Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
Carneys Point
Carneys Point, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,204
Population
8,885
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A charming small town across the Delaware River from Wilmington
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Riverfront
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A cozy small town on the Delaware River, the city of Carneys Point sits just across the way from Wilmington, Delaware, making it easier than ever for residents of a small town to enjoy abundant job opportunities in a thriving metropolis next door — even if it’s in a differing state. Carneys Point is also only 30 miles outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, so residents have proximity to two major metro areas in different states. Carneys Point boasts proximity to Interstate 295, making commuting easier than ever. Aside from a central location, Carneys Point boasts riverfront views and recreation, affordable and upscale rentals, and an array of local businesses.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,336
Average: $79,010
Education
1,335
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,349
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carneys Point has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Carneys Point, NJ is $1,137 for a studio, $1,204 for one bedroom, and $1,476 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carneys Point has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,204/month
744 Sq Ft
House
$2,285/month
1,378 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,872/month
614 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Carneys Point, NJ is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fox Point State Park
- Brandywine Zoo
- Wilmington State Parks
- Rockwood Park & Museum
- Bellevue State Park (DE)
Airports
- Philadelphia International
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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.