At a Glance
Median Income
$83,044
$43,051 per capita
Home Value
$324,200
Zillow: $363,676
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
37.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
821/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Hammonton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hammonton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hammonton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hammonton residents earn a median household income of $83,044 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,051. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% 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 Hammonton is $324,200 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,676. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 37.4% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Hammonton reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 821/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.1% of adults in Hammonton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hammonton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population14,746
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density362/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,044
Per Capita$43,051
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$34,620M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,328
Housing
A
Home Value$324,200
Rent$1,375
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$363,676
Housing Units6,359
Rent Burden37.4%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property821/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault143/100K
Burglary179/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,984/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Hammonton was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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