Echelon, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Camden County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
13,577
Population
4,849/sq mi density
$81,808
Median Income
$41,922 per capita
$288,000
Home Value
$338,572 Zillow
$1,697
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,808 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$288,000 home value, $1,697/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Echelon experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 21.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,849/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8472°N, 74.9937°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Camden County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Jersey Regional (LLY) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 64.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.46 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 18 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Echelon has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.1").