City profile · New Jersey · Census ACS 2023

Mount Ephraim, NJ

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Mount Ephraim - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,648
Residents
$95,137
Median income
$223,800
Median home
$1,810
Median rent (state)

Mount Ephraim - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Mount Ephraim places in the 74th percentile for household income and the 3rd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

74th
percentile, household income
49th
percentile, home value
74th
percentile, median rent
3rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Mount Ephraim, NJ

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 4,648 residents in Mount Ephraim, a small town within New Jersey. The typical household in Mount Ephraim brings in $95,137 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 6.0%. Mount Ephraim's housing stock carries a median value of $223,800, and the median resident age is 38.8 years. 23.1% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 66.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Mount Ephraim (No Permits), per Census BPS data. Mount Ephraim's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 5572.0 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, above the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

New Jersey carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts New Jersey at 108.8 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Above Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,810 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $275 across New Jersey, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 93.2 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

4,648 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Jersey

Median Household Income

$95,137 /yr

Poverty 6.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

108.8 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Jersey average

How does Mount Ephraim compare to other US cities?

Where Mount Ephraim sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 74% higher than other cities
Home value 49% pricier than other cities
Median rent 74% pricier than other cities
Safety 3% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to New Jersey alone, Mount Ephraim ranks #233 of 238 New Jersey cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Mount Ephraim against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New Jersey only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New Jersey-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Mount Ephraim near the bottom of New Jersey's cities

Among the 686 New Jersey cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Mount Ephraim ranks #517 - the 8th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Mount Ephraim only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#410 of 659
38th percentile in New Jersey
Median Gross Rent
#517 of 686
8th percentile in New Jersey
Median Home Value
#591 of 672
12th percentile in New Jersey
Poverty Rate
#193 of 680
70th percentile in New Jersey
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#565 of 686
18th percentile in New Jersey

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New Jersey only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

74thIncome percentile
3rdSafety percentile

74th percentile nationally for median household income · 3rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Mount Ephraim's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Mount Ephraim's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 39 Avg. percentile National median
Mount Ephraim's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Mount Ephraim's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$223,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 51% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Mount Ephraim $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Mount Ephraim, NJ Mount Ephraim, NJ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Mount Ephraim, NJ-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Mount Ephraim, NJ median $95,137/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Mount Ephraim, NJ's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Mount Ephraim, NJ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 66.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,648
Median Income
$95,137
Median Home Value
$223,800
Median Age
38.8
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Labor force participation
66.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
5572.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
126.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
5445.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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4,600 residents4,650 residents4,700 residents4,750 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,649 residents 4,716 residents ▲ +1.4%
Mount Ephraim's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
71.8%
Carpool
8.0%
Public Transit
2.8%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
17.4%

Based on 2,420 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New Jersey - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$95
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$60
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New Jersey state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New Jersey state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Mount Ephraim sits in

Cost of Living Index
108.8
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,810/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
93.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Jersey

Panther Valley
4,622 people
Blackwood
4,615 people
Garwood
4,688 people
Neptune City
4,607 people
Country Lake Estates
4,700 people
Highlands
4,575 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Mount Ephraim's 4,648 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Florence, MS
4,647 people
Montebello, NY
4,649 people
West Pittston, PA
4,645 people
Copperopolis, CA
4,644 people
Mansfield, LA
4,653 people
Boalsburg, PA
4,653 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Mount Ephraim's $95,137 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Huber Ridge, OH
$95,141 median income
Racine, MN
$95,125 median income
Frederick, MD
$95,150 median income
Kemah, TX
$95,152 median income
Lakeville, CT
$95,156 median income
Hudson Lake, IN
$95,116 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Mount Ephraim, NJ Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Mount Ephraim, NJ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 85.8% 7.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 13.8% White 85.8% Black or African American 0.5% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.9% Two or more races 7.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Mount Ephraim compares to nearby New Jersey cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Mount Ephraim (this city) 4,648 $95,137
Panther Valley 4,622 $128,484
Blackwood 4,615 $81,154
Garwood 4,688 $100,948
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NJ FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Mount Ephraim, NJ?

What is the population of Mount Ephraim, NJ? +

4,648 people live in Mount Ephraim, NJ according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Mount Ephraim, NJ? +

In Mount Ephraim, the typical household earns $95,137 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Mount Ephraim? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Mount Ephraim; the closest available measure is the New Jersey state average, a cost of living index of 108.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New Jersey vary by metro area.

Is Mount Ephraim, NJ safe? +

Mount Ephraim has a total crime rate of 5572.0 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Mount Ephraim, NJ? +

The median home value in Mount Ephraim is $223,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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