Living in Deptford, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Deptford · Census data 2020–2024
Deptford has 32,263 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $91,706 (11% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $277,100, the median rent is $1,661/month.
Deptford at a glance
- Population
- 32,263
- Median age
- 39.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $91,706State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $277,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,661/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Deptford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Deptford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Deptford the median home value is $277,100, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,661 per month, which is 37% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,112 a month in housing costs.
Deptford median household income
The median household income in Deptford is $91,706 and the income per person is $43,903. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Deptford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,502
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.68
Deptford demographics
- Population
- 32,263
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 11,916
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Deptford ›
Education in Deptford
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Deptford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Deptford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Deptford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford | 32,263 | $91,706 | $277,100 | $1,661 |
| Woodbury Heights | 3,117 | $123,083 | $283,400 | $1,325 |
| Woodbury | 10,042 | $77,028 | $222,700 | $990 |
| Oak Valley | 4,413 | $93,472 | $242,600 | $969 |
| Wenonah | 2,261 | $131,667 | $377,800 | — |
| Glendora | 5,431 | $98,053 | $249,900 | $986 |
| Blackwood | 4,443 | $90,061 | $235,500 | $1,385 |
| Runnemede | 8,355 | $91,302 | $252,300 | $1,423 |
| Bellmawr | 11,737 | $76,654 | $239,400 | $1,257 |
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What is the median household income in Deptford, NJ?
The median household income in Deptford is $91,706, 11% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Deptford?
The median home value in Deptford is $277,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Deptford?
The median gross rent in Deptford is $1,661 per month, about 37% of household income.
Is Deptford, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in Deptford?
The median age in Deptford is 39.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Deptford?
The average commute to work in Deptford is 26 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Deptford?
The unemployment rate in Deptford is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Deptford?
29.3% of adults in Deptford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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