Apartments for rent in Belford, NJ

A small town in New Jersey, Belford has just under 2,000 residents. The town's residents, at an average age of just over 37, skew younger than most cities in New Jersey. Only 24% of residents rent in Belford, as most own their homes. Relatively high rent costs may be a factor, as the average rent of $1,703 per month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,272.

Compared to the national average, Belford has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or GED (27%). Additionally, 13% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Workers are spread across a plethora of industries in Belford, the most common five of which are warehousing, finance, healthcare, retail, and entertainment. Combined, these industries account for 33% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 10% of residents work in sales, making it the top field in the town. Belford workers bring in an average annual income of around $118K, around $32,000 more than the New Jersey average. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Belford has an average commute time of about 37 minutes, slower than the New Jersey average of about 34 minutes. Driving is the most common way to get to work, selected by 39% of residents, while public transportation is used by only 6% of the population. Not many workers commute on foot.