At a Glance
Median Income
$81,808
$41,922 per capita
Home Value
$288,000
Zillow: $338,572
Median Rent
$1,697/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.7%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
10.5% smoking rate
How Echelon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Echelon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Echelon a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Echelon residents earn a median household income of $81,808 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,922. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% 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 Echelon is $288,000 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,572. Median rent is $1,697/month, with 30.3% 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 1978.
Education
52.7% of adults in Echelon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Echelon 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
Population13,577
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density4,849/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born27.9%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,808
Per Capita$41,922
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$34,620M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,328
Housing
A+
Home Value$288,000
Rent$1,697
Ownership37.4%
Zillow$338,572
Housing Units6,088
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity24.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,984/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation76 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.7%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Echelon was built in 1978.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
27.9% 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.