Living in Stratford, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stratford · Census data 2020–2024
Stratford has 7,018 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $98,427 (5% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $273,800, the median rent is $1,190/month.
Stratford at a glance
- Population
- 7,018
- Median age
- 35.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $98,427State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $273,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,190/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Stratford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Stratford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stratford the median home value is $273,800, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,190 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,212 a month in housing costs.
Stratford median household income
The median household income in Stratford is $98,427 and the income per person is $47,681. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Stratford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,628
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 0.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.66
Stratford demographics
- Population
- 7,018
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 2,605
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stratford ›
Education in Stratford
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Stratford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stratford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 5.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Stratford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford | 7,018 | $98,427 | $273,800 | $1,190 |
| Hi-Nella | 855 | $72,500 | $262,000 | $1,591 |
| Laurel Springs | 2,044 | $118,750 | $279,400 | $1,181 |
| Somerdale | 5,581 | $85,625 | $224,600 | $1,097 |
| Lindenwold | 21,719 | $55,954 | $173,600 | $1,323 |
| Echelon | 13,284 | $82,932 | $328,600 | $1,717 |
| Magnolia | 4,354 | $100,511 | $238,800 | $1,427 |
| Gibbsboro | 2,435 | $100,313 | $308,400 | $1,420 |
| Lawnside | 3,200 | $71,607 | $240,700 | $1,073 |
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What is the median household income in Stratford, NJ?
The median household income in Stratford is $98,427, 5% 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 Stratford?
The median home value in Stratford is $273,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Stratford?
The median gross rent in Stratford is $1,190 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Stratford, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
What is the median age in Stratford?
The median age in Stratford is 35.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Stratford?
The average commute to work in Stratford is 30 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stratford?
The unemployment rate in Stratford is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stratford?
31.3% of adults in Stratford 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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