Living in Gloucester City, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gloucester City · Census data 2020–2024
Gloucester City has 11,509 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $64,938 (37% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $190,700, the median rent is $1,484/month.
Gloucester City at a glance
- Population
- 11,509
- Median age
- 33.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $64,938State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $190,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,484/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 57.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Gloucester City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Gloucester City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gloucester City the median home value is $190,700, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,484 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,841 a month in housing costs.
Gloucester City median household income
The median household income in Gloucester City is $64,938 and the income per person is $30,832. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Gloucester City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,450
- Owner-occupied
- 57.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.8%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.83
Gloucester City demographics
- Population
- 11,509
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 4,066
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gloucester City ›
Education in Gloucester City
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Gloucester City have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gloucester City
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 5.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Gloucester City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester City | 11,509 | $64,938 | $190,700 | $1,484 |
| Brooklawn | 1,780 | $59,063 | $159,200 | $1,392 |
| Audubon Park | 1,001 | $56,619 | $112,500 | $979 |
| Mount Ephraim | 4,669 | $79,804 | $236,700 | $1,373 |
| Westville | 4,310 | $70,639 | $196,000 | $1,171 |
| Woodlynne | 2,920 | $74,808 | $142,000 | $1,587 |
| Oaklyn | 3,947 | $84,394 | $279,000 | $1,246 |
| Bellmawr | 11,737 | $76,654 | $239,400 | $1,257 |
| Audubon | 8,730 | $115,789 | $307,400 | $1,290 |
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What is the median household income in Gloucester City, NJ?
The median household income in Gloucester City is $64,938, 37% 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 Gloucester City?
The median home value in Gloucester City is $190,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Gloucester City?
The median gross rent in Gloucester City is $1,484 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Gloucester City, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Gloucester City?
The median age in Gloucester City is 33.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Gloucester City?
The average commute to work in Gloucester City is 23 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gloucester City?
The unemployment rate in Gloucester City is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gloucester City?
19.8% of adults in Gloucester City 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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