How Much Springfield Households Make Per Year: New Census Report

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — It's no secret New Jersey is well off, but how is Union County ranking and more specifically how is Springfield ranking?

For those who can never stop comparing, or those who like to "keep up with the Joneses", the Census just released updated numbers.

The 2013-2017 American Community Survey issued by the Census last week disclosed a mountain of data, including how much household income is reported in each New Jersey community.

Cost of living aside, New Jersey appears to be better off than much of the country. The statewide median household income is $76,475, far surpassing the nationwide median of $57,652.

Springfield was ranked as the ninth wealthiest in Union County with a median household income of $110,547 and ranked No. 127 across the Garden State.

You can see the full list of the Union County communities' median household incomes (along with how it ranked in New Jersey) below:

1. Westfield, $159,923 (No. 21)
2. Berkeley Heights Township, $147,614 (No. 35)
3. Summit, $132,443 (No. 66)
4. Fanwood, $132,292 (No. 67)
5. New Providence, $129,638 (No. 71)
6. Mountainside, $129,405 (No. 72)
7. Cranford Township, $122,848 (No. 92)
8. Scotch Plains Township, $117,765 (No. 104)
9. Springfield Township, $110,547 (No. 127)
10. Kenilworth, $108,281 (No. 140)
11. Clark Township, $100,192 (No. 180)
12. Union Township, $79,324 (No. 313)
13. Garwood, $79,063 (No. 315)
14. Rahway, $69,813 (No. 397)
15. Roselle Park, $67,300 (No. 413)
16. Linden, $66,538 (No. 420)
17. Hillside Township, $65,717 (No. 425)
18. Winfield Township, $59,153 (No. 477)
19. Plainfield, $56,425 (No. 494)
20. Roselle, $52,480 (No. 507)
21. Elizabeth, $45,186 (No. 536)

Click here for the entire list of all New Jersey towns.

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