What are the schools like in Jamesburg, NJ?

Jamesburg is served primarily by Monroe Township School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

What is the median household income in Jamesburg?

The median household income in Jamesburg, NJ is $112,813 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Jamesburg, NJ?

Jamesburg has an average high temperature of 40.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Jamesburg, NJ affordable or expensive?

Jamesburg's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jamesburg is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $329,800 and the median rent is $1,431 per month.

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

Jamesburg has a violent crime rate of 34.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 358.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jamesburg, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Jamesburg is a small town of 5,783 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $112,813 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Jamesburg stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes. Whether Jamesburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jamesburg 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: 112.5

Jamesburg's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jamesburg costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Jamesburg, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$329,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,431	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,813	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jamesburg's violent crime rate is 34.2 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

34.2 /100k

Property Crime

358.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Jamesburg is served primarily by Monroe Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Jamesburg, NJ	National Avg
School District	Monroe Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jamesburg sees average highs of 40.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 29.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jamesburg, NJ
Average High — January	40.3°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	29.0"

Demographics

Metric	Jamesburg, NJ	National Avg
Population	5,783	—
Median Age	37.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.8%	18.9%
Asian	7.2%	6.3%
Under 18	26.4%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Forsgate, NJ 1 mi Whittingham, NJ 2 mi Rossmoor, NJ 2 mi Helmetta, NJ 2 mi Concordia, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Jamesburg

Jamesburg, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08831

Jamesburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamesburg, NJ affordable or expensive?

Jamesburg's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Jamesburg roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $329,800 and median rent is $1,431/month.

What is the crime rate in Jamesburg, NJ?

Jamesburg's violent crime rate is 34.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 358.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jamesburg?

Public schools in Jamesburg are operated by Monroe Township School District. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Jamesburg, NJ a good place to live?

Jamesburg, NJ has a population of 5,783, a median household income of $112,813, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Jamesburg?

Jamesburg averages 40.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 29.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jamesburg?

Jamesburg, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08831.

What is the population of Jamesburg?

The population of Jamesburg, New Jersey is 5,783 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jamesburg?

Key numbers for living in Jamesburg: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $329,800, median household income $112,813, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jamesburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.