Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
20%
Butler, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,924
Population
7,225
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Delightful former train and manufacturing town continues to grow its amenity offerings
Manufacturing
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Railroad
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Museum
Butler, New Jersey began in 1881 when a New York businessman purchased an already-existing hard rubber manufacturing company – and his name was Richard Butler. After the establishment of the local post office, construction for a larger railroad and town train station took off, eventually taking the name Butler Railroad Station. Today, it serves as a museum.
Residents can enjoy the simple pleasures from sips at High Point Brewing Company to walks through any one of the major parks. For easy accessibility to shops, eateries, and other neighborhoods, residents use Route 23, which turns into I-287.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$97,352
Average: $113,253
Education
2,410
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,425
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Butler has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Butler, NJ is $1,749 for a studio, $1,961 for one bedroom, and $2,209 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Butler has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,961/month
751 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Butler, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Aaron Decker Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
366 Students
Richard Butler Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
298 Students
Richard Butler Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
298 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
3 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
480 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
3 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Silas Condict County Park
- Norvin Green State Forest
- Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
- Abram S. Hewitt State Forest
- Farny State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.