Colonia, NJ
Living in Colonia
Bikeability
41
Walkability
22
Commute
28
Public Transit
55
Affordability
7
Public Safety
91
Airports
95
Hospitals
5
Colleges
84
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
18k
Population
-299 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
41%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
81%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian16%
Black6%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate29%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$113k
Median Household Income
+$27k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office25%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$364k
Median Home Value
-$16k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k
Median Monthly Rent
+$416 (2010–19)
85%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195948%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K54%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas1%
Utility gas88%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colonia
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Middlesex County17
Property Crime in Colonia
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Middlesex County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 30 | 3 | 6 |
Feb | 33 | 3 | 8 |
Mar | 40 | 4 | 4 |
Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 35 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colonia
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding75
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding36
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colonia, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colonia, NJ
St John Vianney School
1 miles, NW
Honor Ridge Academy
2 miles, N
Newmark High School
2 miles, NW
Newmark School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Colonia, NJ
Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch
7 miles, W
Kean University
7 miles, NE
Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Leyma
8 miles, N
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
8 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colonia, NJ
Jfk Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
7 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Colonia, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
10 miles, NE
Laguardia Airport
26 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
28 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
34 miles, SW