At a Glance
Median Income
$91,607
$45,634 per capita
Home Value
$316,300
Zillow: $349,856
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
1,600/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Merchantville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Merchantville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Merchantville 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
Merchantville residents earn a median household income of $91,607 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,634. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% 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 Merchantville is $316,300 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,856. Median rent is $1,097/month, with 34.3% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Merchantville reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,600/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.0% of adults in Merchantville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Merchantville 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 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population3,815
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density6,466/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,607
Per Capita$45,634
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$316,300
Rent$1,097
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$349,856
Housing Units1,617
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property1,600/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault108/100K
Burglary244/100K
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation86 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Merchantville was built in 1938.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% 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.