Median Income
$88,036
household / year
Median Home Value
$131,300
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$2,107
gross / month
Cost of Living
104
national avg = 100

Is Quinton, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Quinton is a small town of 464 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $88,036 . Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

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

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

All Quinton 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

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

Metric Quinton, NJ National Avg
Median Home Value $131,300 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $2,107 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 74.6% 65.9%
Median Household Income $88,036 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Quinton's violent crime rate is 56.1 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
56.1 /100k
Property Crime
168.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Quinton is served primarily by Quinton Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Quinton, NJ National Avg
School District Quinton Township School District —
Elementary Schools 1 —
Middle Schools N/A —
High Schools N/A —
Student/Teacher Ratio 10.0:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.1% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 96.2% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Quinton sees average highs of 41.1°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation and 11.8 inches of snow per year.

MetricQuinton, NJ
Average High — January41.1°F
Average High — July86.2°F
Annual Precipitation47.9"
Annual Snowfall11.8"

Demographics

MetricQuinton, NJNational Avg
Population464—
Median Age42.338.9
Unemployment Rate0.0%3.7%
Avg Commute Time23.7 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)90.5%59.3%
Black or African American0.0%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%18.9%
Asian7.5%6.3%
Under 1826.9%22.2%
65 and over7.8%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Salem, NJ 4 mi Alloway, NJ 4 mi Hancocks Bridge, NJ 4 mi Marlboro, NJ 6 mi Arrowhead Lake, NJ 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Quinton

Quinton, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08072

Quinton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quinton's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Quinton roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $131,300 and median rent is $2,107/month.
Quinton's violent crime rate is 56.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 168.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Quinton are operated by Quinton Township School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 48.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Quinton, NJ has a population of 464, a median household income of $88,036, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Quinton averages 41.1°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches with about 11.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Quinton, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08072.
The population of Quinton, New Jersey is 464 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Quinton: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $131,300, median household income $88,036, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Quinton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.