Gloucester City, NJ

Gloucester City, NJ

At a Glance

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)

Is Gloucester City a Good Place to Live?

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 3.9% (8% 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 $235,013. 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.

Safety & Crime

Gloucester City reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,516/100K. The murder rate is 17.9/100K.

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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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