National Park, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,043 Population 3,013/sq mi density
$81,507 Median Income $38,154 per capita
$207,400 Home Value $279,411 Zillow
$1,380 Median Rent 49.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$81,507 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,400 home value, $1,380/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

National Park, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,507
8% above
$38,154 per capita
Home Value
$207,400
26% below
Zillow: $279,411
Median Rent
$1,380/mo
19% above
49.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How National Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
74%
Rent
119%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is National Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

National Park residents earn a median household income of $81,507 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,154. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above 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 National Park is $207,400 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,411. Median rent is $1,380/month, with 49.6% 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 1954.

Education

17.1% of adults in National Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

National Park 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 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,043
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density3,013/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$81,507
Per Capita$38,154
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$207,400
Rent$1,380
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$279,411
Housing Units1,108
Rent Burden49.6%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation8 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in National Park was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.2% 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.