At a Glance
Median Income
$83,917
$57,693 per capita
Home Value
$346,300
Zillow: $435,360
Median Rent
$1,420/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
2,838/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.6%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Collingswood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Collingswood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Collingswood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Collingswood residents earn a median household income of $83,917 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,693. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% 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 Collingswood is $346,300 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,360. Median rent is $1,420/month, with 32.1% 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 1942.
Safety & Crime
Collingswood reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,838/100K. The murder rate is 7.2/100K.
Education
51.6% of adults in Collingswood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Collingswood 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
Population14,163
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density7,739/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,917
Per Capita$57,693
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A
Home Value$346,300
Rent$1,420
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$435,360
Housing Units7,079
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent116/100K
Property2,838/100K
Murder7.2/100K
Assault65/100K
Burglary383/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation18 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.6%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+23.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Collingswood was built in 1942.
11.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.1% 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.
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