Clementon, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Camden County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,351 Population 2,831/sq mi density
$69,536 Median Income $32,594 per capita
$197,200 Home Value $317,061 Zillow
$1,233 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
231 Violent Crime/100K 2,114 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$69,536 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $1,233/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
231 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Clementon, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,536
7% below
$32,594 per capita
Home Value
$197,200
30% below
Zillow: $317,061
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
6% above
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
231/100K
39% below
2,114/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
34% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Clementon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
70%
Rent
106%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clementon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clementon residents earn a median household income of $69,536 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,594. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% 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 Clementon is $197,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,061. Median rent is $1,233/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Clementon reports 231 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,114/100K.

Education

22.4% of adults in Clementon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clementon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population5,351
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density2,831/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$69,536
Per Capita$32,594
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$34,620M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,328

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,200
Rent$1,233
Ownership52.2%
Zillow$317,061
Housing Units2,396
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent231/100K
Property2,114/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,984/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation59 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Clementon was founded in 1925.
The median home in Clementon was built in 1970.
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.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 1,066 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.