At a Glance
Median Income
$59,883
$31,244 per capita
Home Value
$265,000
Zillow: $354,374
Median Rent
$1,308/mo
47.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
10.7% smoking rate
How Croydon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Croydon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Croydon 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
Croydon residents earn a median household income of $59,883 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,244. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Croydon is $265,000 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,374. Median rent is $1,308/month, with 47.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
15.4% of adults in Croydon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Croydon has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population9,704
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density3,913/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,883
Per Capita$31,244
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A
Home Value$265,000
Rent$1,308
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$354,374
Housing Units3,895
Rent Burden47.1%
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation29 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Croydon was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.