Magnolia, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,360 Population 4,449/sq mi density
$89,489 Median Income $40,959 per capita
$221,100 Home Value $327,558 Zillow
$1,204 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
224 Violent Crime/100K 3,053 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$89,489 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,100 home value, $1,204/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Magnolia, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,489
19% above
$40,959 per capita
Home Value
$221,100
22% below
Zillow: $327,558
Median Rent
$1,204/mo
4% above
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
41% below
3,053/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
1% above
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
14% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Magnolia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
119%
Home Value
78%
Rent
104%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
101%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Magnolia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Magnolia residents earn a median household income of $89,489 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,959. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% 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 Magnolia is $221,100 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,558. Median rent is $1,204/month, with 25.8% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Magnolia reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,053/100K.

Education

34.0% of adults in Magnolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Magnolia 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 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population4,360
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density4,449/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$89,489
Per Capita$40,959
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$221,100
Rent$1,204
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$327,558
Housing Units1,937
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent224/100K
Property3,053/100K

Health

Obesity27.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation83 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

Magnolia was founded in 1915.
The median home in Magnolia was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% 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.