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Guttenberg.
About
Life in Guttenberg
Guttenberg is a community of 11,638 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $75,683, median rent runs about $1,661 per month, and median home values are around $379,000. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.
Guttenberg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.2%
Foreign-Born
50.1%
Broadband Internet
93.5%
of households
Population Growth
-1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics50.1% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Guttenberg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Guttenberg, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (14.3%), and 66.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.2%
of residents
65 and Older
14.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.8%
of households
Married Couples
37.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NJ
Rent, home values, and income in Guttenberg
In Guttenberg, home values are 17% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,765
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
40.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $410,265 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Guttenberg
Unemployment in Hudson County, which includes Guttenberg, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Guttenberg: Hudson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hudson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Guttenberg is about 2% of Hudson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Guttenberg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute38.7 min avg
How Guttenberg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Guttenberg, most residents drive alone to work (38%), and 34% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Guttenberg runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
142.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
847.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Guttenberg Police Department
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hudson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hudson County, which includes Guttenberg, the most common type is flash flood, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Winter Weather | $3,500 |
| 2024 | 9 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 6 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 14 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | Flash Flood | $103,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Winter Weather | $67,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Flash Flood | $53,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hudson County, county-wide
Guttenberg is about 2% of Hudson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hudson County, which includes Guttenberg, is typically good — 261 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
261
per year
Moderate Days
101
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hudson County, county-wide
Guttenberg is about 2% of Hudson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Guttenberg has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.5"
Annual Snowfall
29.8"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
67
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 28°F | 3.64" |
| Feb | 42°F | 30°F | 3.19" |
| Mar | 50°F | 36°F | 4.29" |
| Apr | 62°F | 46°F | 4.09" |
| May | 71°F | 55°F | 3.96" |
| Jun | 80°F | 64°F | 4.54" |
| Jul | 85°F | 70°F | 4.60" |
| Aug | 83°F | 69°F | 4.56" |
| Sep | 76°F | 62°F | 4.31" |
| Oct | 65°F | 51°F | 4.38" |
| Nov | 54°F | 42°F | 3.58" |
| Dec | 44°F | 34°F | 4.38" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Guttenberg
Uninsured
13.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Guttenberg's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Palisades Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 0.4 mi away · North Bergen
Mount Sinai West
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.8 mi away · New York
Lenox Hill Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · New York
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Guttenberg
Guttenberg's student/teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 44.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Guttenberg (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 28,663 students · in-state tuition $65,622 · 89% graduate · median earnings $90,957 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
5.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 18,623 students · in-state tuition $5,170 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,784 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,289 students · in-state tuition $7,382 · 59% graduate · median earnings $70,502 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,154 students · in-state tuition $7,462 · 72% graduate · median earnings $83,742 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY New York City College of Technology
6.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,580 students · in-state tuition $7,332 · 32% graduate · median earnings $57,019 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: General Grant National Memorial, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Guttenberg
Guttenberg has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being General Grant National Memorial (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
3 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
3 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
4 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
4 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
5 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
5 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
6 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
6 mi awayPublic Libraries in Guttenberg
Guttenberg Resource Center
7002 Boulevard East, Guttenberg
Cities Near Guttenberg
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Guttenberg FAQ
Is Guttenberg, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Guttenberg's median rent is $1,677/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $75,683/year. Median home value is $379,000.
Is Guttenberg, New Jersey safe?⌄
Guttenberg's violent crime rate was 143 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 848 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Guttenberg, New Jersey?⌄
Hudson County, which includes Guttenberg, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Guttenberg, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Guttenberg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,677/month and median household income is $75,683/year. The median home value is $379,000. About 62% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Guttenberg, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Guttenberg is 39 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from