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Laurel Springs, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,025 Population 4,500/sq mi density
$120,795 Median Income $44,890 per capita
$254,600 Home Value $328,020 Zillow
$1,090 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 1,022 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$120,795 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$254,600 home value, $1,090/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Laurel Springs, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,795
61% above
$44,890 per capita
Home Value
$254,600
10% below
Zillow: $328,020
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
6% below
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
72% below
1,022/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
13% above
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% below
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Laurel Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
161%
Home Value
90%
Rent
94%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
113%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laurel Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Laurel Springs residents earn a median household income of $120,795 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,890. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% 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 Laurel Springs is $254,600 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,020. Median rent is $1,090/month, with 29.5% 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 1951.

Safety & Crime

Laurel Springs reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,022/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

38.1% of adults in Laurel Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Laurel Springs 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 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,025
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density4,500/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,795
Per Capita$44,890
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$254,600
Rent$1,090
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$328,020
Housing Units727
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

F
Violent108/100K
Property1,022/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault54/100K
Burglary323/100K

Health

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation86 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.1%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16

Did You Know?

Laurel Springs was founded in 1913.
The median home in Laurel Springs was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.