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Barclay, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
4,456 Population 2,684/sq mi density
$162,241 Median Income $70,927 per capita
$438,400 Home Value $809,568 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
35 Violent Crime/100K 1,338 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$162,241 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$438,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Barclay, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$162,241
116% above
$70,927 per capita
Home Value
$438,400
56% above
Zillow: $809,568
Violent Crime
35/100K
91% below
1,338/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.3%
112% above
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
26% below
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Barclay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
216%
Home Value
156%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
212%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barclay a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Barclay residents earn a median household income of $162,241 , which is 116% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,927. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barclay is $438,400 , 56% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $809,568. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Barclay reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,338/100K.

Education

71.3% of adults in Barclay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (112% above the national average). 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Barclay has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population4,456
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density2,684/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$162,241
Per Capita$70,927
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$438,400
Rent
Ownership97.7%
Zillow$809,568
Housing Units1,681
Rent Burden31.2%

Crime

F
Violent35/100K
Property1,338/100K

Health

Obesity23.6%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation24 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.3%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+26.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Barclay was built in 1962.
30.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.