Gloucester City, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
11,465 Population 4,942/sq mi density
$70,942 Median Income $30,093 per capita
$180,100 Home Value $243,469 Zillow
$1,489 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$70,942 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,100 home value, $1,489/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Gloucester City, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,942
6% below
$30,093 per capita
Home Value
$180,100
36% below
Zillow: $243,469
Median Rent
$1,489/mo
28% above
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
5% below
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Gloucester City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
64%
Rent
128%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gloucester City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gloucester City residents earn a median household income of $70,942 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,093. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% 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 Gloucester City is $180,100 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,469. Median rent is $1,489/month, with 30.5% 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 1940.

Education

21.1% of adults in Gloucester City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gloucester City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population11,465
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density4,942/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,942
Per Capita$30,093
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,100
Rent$1,489
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$243,469
Housing Units4,485
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity30.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation26 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

Gloucester City was founded in 1627.
The median home in Gloucester City was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.