Living in West Deptford, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Deptford · Census data 2020–2024
West Deptford has 22,416 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $93,895 (9% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $294,200, the median rent is $1,511/month.
West Deptford at a glance
- Population
- 22,416
- Median age
- 42.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $93,895State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $294,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,511/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is West Deptford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Deptford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Deptford the median home value is $294,200, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,511 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,146 a month in housing costs.
West Deptford median household income
The median household income in West Deptford is $93,895 and the income per person is $49,316. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in West Deptford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,525
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.42
West Deptford demographics
- Population
- 22,416
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 9,233
- Foreign-born
- 6%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Deptford ›
Education in West Deptford
34.5% of adults 25 and older in West Deptford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Deptford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
West Deptford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Deptford | 22,416 | $93,895 | $294,200 | $1,511 |
| Thorofare | 2,348 | $88,438 | $282,600 | $1,915 |
| National Park | 3,044 | $82,838 | $219,500 | $1,355 |
| Woodbury | 10,042 | $77,028 | $222,700 | $990 |
| Woodbury Heights | 3,117 | $123,083 | $283,400 | $1,325 |
| Oak Valley | 4,413 | $93,472 | $242,600 | $969 |
| Paulsboro | 6,248 | $64,239 | $202,700 | $976 |
| Westville | 4,310 | $70,639 | $196,000 | $1,171 |
| Tinicum | 3,980 | $53,451 | $207,400 | $1,351 |
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What is the median household income in West Deptford, NJ?
The median household income in West Deptford is $93,895, 9% 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 West Deptford?
The median home value in West Deptford is $294,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in West Deptford?
The median gross rent in West Deptford is $1,511 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is West Deptford, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in West Deptford?
The median age in West Deptford is 42.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in West Deptford?
The average commute to work in West Deptford is 26 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Deptford?
The unemployment rate in West Deptford is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Deptford?
34.5% of adults in West 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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