What are the schools like in Beckett, NJ?

Beckett is served primarily by Swedesboro-Woolwich School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Beckett?

The median household income in Beckett, NJ is $114,046 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Beckett, NJ?

Beckett has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.0 inches.

Beckett, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Beckett, NJ affordable or expensive?

Beckett's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Beckett is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $270,100 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Beckett, NJ?

Beckett has a violent crime rate of 41.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 226.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Beckett, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Beckett is a small town of 5,496 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $114,046 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Beckett stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Beckett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Beckett city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Beckett's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Beckett costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Beckett, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$270,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$114,046	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Beckett's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

41.5 /100k

Property Crime

226.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Beckett is served primarily by Swedesboro-Woolwich School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Beckett, NJ	National Avg
School District	Swedesboro-Woolwich School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Beckett sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 12.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Beckett, NJ
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	12.0"

Demographics

Metric	Beckett, NJ	National Avg
Population	5,496	—
Median Age	42.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Swedesboro, NJ 3 mi Pedricktown, NJ 3 mi Bridgeport, NJ 3 mi Auburn, NJ 5 mi Marcus Hook, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Beckett

Beckett, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08085

Beckett vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beckett, NJ affordable or expensive?

Beckett's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Beckett roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $270,100 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Beckett, NJ?

Beckett's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 226.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Beckett?

Public schools in Beckett are operated by Swedesboro-Woolwich School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Beckett, NJ a good place to live?

Beckett, NJ has a population of 5,496, a median household income of $114,046, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Beckett?

Beckett averages 42.9°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 12.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Beckett?

Beckett, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08085.

What is the population of Beckett?

The population of Beckett, New Jersey is 5,496 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Beckett?

Key numbers for living in Beckett: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $270,100, median household income $114,046, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beckett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.