The Town FilesSecaucus, New Jersey
Town in Hudson County · population 22,181 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $571,900
- Household income
- $139,821
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 38.4
Secaucus is a town of 22,181 people in Hudson County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $571,900, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 95% of New Jersey towns, more vibrant than 94% of New Jersey towns, better transit than 92% of New Jersey towns.
How Secaucus ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Secaucus is worth $571,900, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $139,821, which is more affordable than 39% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $2,391 a month. 50.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Secaucus | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $571,900 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,391 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $139,821 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 50.6% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Secaucus
| People | Secaucus | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63.1% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 1.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 43.3% | — |
| Work from home | 24.9% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 32.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 94.6% |
Weather in Secaucus
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 25.7°F. About 46.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.2 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Secaucus since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an F1, struck on November 16, 1989 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 6, 2020.
Severe weather in Hudson County since 1996
Hudson County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Hudson County
Hudson County had 273,729 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,901 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Secaucus itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Secaucus
6 public schools with 3,233 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech High School | 9-12 | 842 | 9.0 |
| Secaucus High School | 9-12 | 627 | 11.4 |
| Huber Street School | PK-5 | 604 | 13.4 |
| Clarendon School | K-5 | 488 | 11.1 |
| Secaucus Middle School | 6-8 | 463 | 9.9 |
| Academy of Career and Technical Education | 9-12 | 209 | 69.7 |
Towns near Secaucus
- Union City, NJ2.1 mi · 68,589 people · home $471,600
- North Bergen, NJ2.4 mi · 63,361 people · home $473,500
- Lyndhurst, NJ2.6 mi · 22,519 people · home $524,400
- East Rutherford, NJ2.6 mi · 10,022 people · home $458,100
- Weehawken, NJ2.8 mi · 17,197 people · home $889,000
- West New York, NJ3.1 mi · 52,912 people · home $465,600
- North Arlington, NJ3.1 mi · 16,457 people · home $474,500
- Carlstadt, NJ3.1 mi · 6,372 people · home $595,400
Secaucus questions
Is Secaucus, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Secaucus scores better for retirees than 41% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 22%. 15.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in Secaucus?
The median owner-occupied home in Secaucus is valued at $571,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $139,821, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $2,391 a month.
What is the weather like in Secaucus?
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 25.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.3 inches of precipitation a year and 28.2 inches of snow.
Does Secaucus get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Secaucus since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on November 16, 1989. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)