Haddonfield, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Haddonfield is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 12,502. Residents earn $190,882 per year, which is 154% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
12,502 Population 4,465/sq mi density
$190,882 Median Income $95,237 per capita
$708,800 Home Value $809,568 Zillow
$1,783 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
35 Violent Crime/100K 1,338 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$190,882 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$708,800 home value, $1,783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K (91% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $190,882
154% higher than US avg
Home Value $708,800
151% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 35/100K
91% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 78.5%
133% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,783
53% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.5%
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.8%
85% lower than US avg

How Haddonfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,502
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density4,465/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

A+
Median Income$190,882
Per Capita$95,237
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$19,111M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$708,800
Rent$1,783
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$809,568

Crime

F
Violent35/100K
Property1,338/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault17/100K
Burglary174/100K

Health

Obesity22.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.5%
Heart Disease3.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation74 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+78.5%
High School+98.5%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Libraries16

Is Haddonfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Haddonfield receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Haddonfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Haddonfield is $190,882, which is significantly higher than the national average — 154% above $75,149. This places Haddonfield among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Haddonfield is $708,800, making it a premium housing market at 151% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,783 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Haddonfield is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,338 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.

Education

Haddonfield is a highly educated community — 78.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Haddonfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. 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 39.

Haddonfield has a population of 12,502 with a density of 4,465 people per square mile. The median age is 39.3 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.1%), with 1.8% Hispanic, 1.2% Black.

Population

12,502
Total Population
4,465
People / sq mi
39.3yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Haddonfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.6%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.4%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Haddonfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Haddonfield is $190,882, which is 154% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Haddonfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$190,882
154% above US avg
Per Capita Income$95,237
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$90,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.8%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,389
County GDP$19,111M

Business (County)

Restaurants585
Healthcare828
Retail887
Manufacturing233

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,977
156% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Work from Home26.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Haddonfield is $708,800, 151% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,783 (53% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $809,568.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$708,800
151% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$809,568
Median List Price$1,200,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,200,000
$/Sq Ft$376
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops17.4%
Inventory23

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,783
53% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,774

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,977
156% above US avg
Effective Rate1.27%
In Haddonfield, 22.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.5% report depression. 13.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Haddonfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.5%
30% below US avg
Diabetes5.9%
Heart Disease3.5%
High Blood Pressure23.5%
Asthma8.9%
COPD2.9%
Stroke1.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity13.6%
Depression18.5%
Mental Distress13.6%
Physical Distress8.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.9%
Checkup Rate76.4%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access85.4%
Healthcare Facilities828
Haddonfield has a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents, 91% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,338 per 100,000 (32% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Haddonfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent34.8/100K
91% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape8.7/100K
Robbery8.7/100K
Assault17.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,338.4/100K
32% below US avg
Burglary173.8/100K
Theft1,138.5/100K
Vehicle Theft26.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)39

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Haddonfield 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 is 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation74 ft (23 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density4,465/sq mi
Coordinates39.8954°N, 75.0344°W
County FIPS34015
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 78.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (133% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.6%
D 47.8%

Winner: Republican by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+78.5%
133% above US avg
High School+98.5%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,465/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities828
Restaurants585
Retail Stores887

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)39
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Work from Home26.9%

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