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Vista Center

New Jersey · 2,133 residents · 3.359 sq mi
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Vista Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,828. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,592 residents. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $549,500. With a median age of 65.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,133
+294%since 2000
from 541 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
635 / sq mi
+294%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.8
+84%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2318381K2K3K2000201020202024Vista Center
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,828
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,337 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,471
+124%since 2000
from $29,620 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+9%since 2010
from 0.331 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$549,500
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
2.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 100.0% in 2014
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+139%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(474)
Black3.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(34)
Asian1.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.5%(144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,921)
Black2.8%(59)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(115)
Asian1.8%(38)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.1%(493)
Diversity Score
23
−13%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.5%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.5%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
−14%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−96.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2017
from 98.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vista Center, New Jersey?

Vista Center, New Jersey has about 2,133 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vista Center, New Jersey?

The typical household in Vista Center, New Jersey earns about $135,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vista Center, New Jersey expensive?

In Vista Center, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $549,500.

How educated are people in Vista Center, New Jersey?

About 60.5% of adults age 25 and over in Vista Center, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vista Center, New Jersey?

About 3.0% of people in Vista Center, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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