What are the schools like in Jobstown, NJ?

Jobstown is served primarily by Springfield Township School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Jobstown?

The median household income in Jobstown, NJ is $79,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.2%.

What is the weather like in Jobstown, NJ?

Jobstown has an average high temperature of 38.8°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Jobstown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Jobstown's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jobstown is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $500,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Jobstown has a violent crime rate of 4.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 56.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jobstown, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Jobstown is a small town of 286 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $79,000 and a 15.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Jobstown's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jobstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jobstown 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

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

Metric	Jobstown, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$500,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jobstown's violent crime rate is 4.0 per 100,000 residents — 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

4.0 /100k

Property Crime

56.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Jobstown is served primarily by Springfield Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Jobstown, NJ	National Avg
School District	Springfield Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jobstown sees average highs of 38.8°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 24.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jobstown, NJ
Average High — January	38.8°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	24.8"

Demographics

Metric	Jobstown, NJ	National Avg
Population	286	—
Median Age	55.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.4%	22.2%
65 and over	21.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Juliustown, NJ 2 mi Wrightstown, NJ 4 mi Pemberton, NJ 4 mi Fort Dix, NJ 5 mi Pemberton Heights, NJ 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Jobstown

Jobstown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08041

Jobstown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jobstown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Jobstown's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Jobstown roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $500,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Jobstown, NJ?

Jobstown's violent crime rate is 4.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 56.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jobstown?

Public schools in Jobstown are operated by Springfield Township School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Jobstown, NJ a good place to live?

Jobstown, NJ has a population of 286, a median household income of $79,000, and an unemployment rate of 15.2%. 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 Jobstown?

Jobstown averages 38.8°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 24.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jobstown?

Jobstown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08041.

What is the population of Jobstown?

The population of Jobstown, New Jersey is 286 with a median age of 55.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jobstown?

Key numbers for living in Jobstown: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $500,000, median household income $79,000, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jobstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.