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Atco, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Camden County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
8,037 Population 829/sq mi density
$101,976 Median Income $46,581 per capita
$262,200 Home Value $348,175 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
305 Violent Crime/100K 2,195 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$101,976 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$262,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Atco, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,976
36% above
$46,581 per capita
Home Value
$262,200
7% below
Zillow: $348,175
Violent Crime
305/100K
20% below
2,195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
26% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
290 sunny days/yr

How Atco Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Atco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
136%
Home Value
93%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
80%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Atco a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Atco residents earn a median household income of $101,976 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,581. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,090 business establishments, including 1,066 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Atco is $262,200 , 7% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,175. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Atco reports 305 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,195/100K.

Education

25.1% of adults in Atco hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Atco has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population8,037
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density829/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$101,976
Per Capita$46,581
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$34,620M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,328

Housing

A+
Home Value$262,200
Rent
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$348,175
Housing Units3,192
Rent Burden37.1%

Crime

F
Violent305/100K
Property2,195/100K

Health

Obesity28.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,984/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation121 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Atco was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 1,066 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.