Living in Thorofare, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Thorofare · Census data 2020–2024
Thorofare has 2,348 residents with a median age of 59.6. The median household income is $88,438 (15% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $282,600, the median rent is $1,915/month.
Thorofare at a glance
- Population
- 2,348
- Median age
- 59.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $88,438State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $282,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,915/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Thorofare a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Thorofare
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Thorofare the median home value is $282,600, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,915 per month, which is 43.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,866 a month in housing costs.
Thorofare median household income
The median household income in Thorofare is $88,438 and the income per person is $53,895. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Thorofare: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,295
- Owner-occupied
- 73.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.5%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 1.87
Thorofare demographics
- Population
- 2,348
- Median age
- 59.6
- Under 18
- 10%
- 65 and older
- 38.7%
- Households
- 1,253
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Thorofare ›
Education in Thorofare
26% of adults 25 and older in Thorofare have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Thorofare
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 3.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Thorofare vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorofare | 2,348 | $88,438 | $282,600 | $1,915 |
| National Park | 3,044 | $82,838 | $219,500 | $1,355 |
| West Deptford | 22,416 | $93,895 | $294,200 | $1,511 |
| Paulsboro | 6,248 | $64,239 | $202,700 | $976 |
| Woodbury | 10,042 | $77,028 | $222,700 | $990 |
| Tinicum | 3,980 | $53,451 | $207,400 | $1,351 |
| Westville | 4,310 | $70,639 | $196,000 | $1,171 |
| Woodbury Heights | 3,117 | $123,083 | $283,400 | $1,325 |
| Oak Valley | 4,413 | $93,472 | $242,600 | $969 |
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What is the median household income in Thorofare, NJ?
The median household income in Thorofare is $88,438, 15% 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 Thorofare?
The median home value in Thorofare is $282,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Thorofare?
The median gross rent in Thorofare is $1,915 per month, about 43.4% of household income.
Is Thorofare, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in Thorofare?
The median age in Thorofare is 59.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Thorofare?
The average commute to work in Thorofare is 39 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Thorofare?
The unemployment rate in Thorofare is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Thorofare?
26% of adults in Thorofare 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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