Paulsboro, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,213 Population 3,236/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $34,833 per capita
$169,400 Home Value $244,130 Zillow
$970 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
747 Violent Crime/100K 1,493 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,400 home value, $970/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
747 violent crimes/100K (96% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Paulsboro, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,750
9% below
$34,833 per capita
Home Value
$169,400
40% below
Zillow: $244,130
Median Rent
$970/mo
17% below
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
747/100K
96% above
1,493/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
253% above
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Paulsboro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
60%
Rent
83%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
353%
Crime
196%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paulsboro a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Paulsboro residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,833. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% 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 Paulsboro is $169,400 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,130. Median rent is $970/month, with 33.2% 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 1948.

Safety & Crime

Paulsboro reports 747 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,493/100K.

Education

21.3% of adults in Paulsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paulsboro has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°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

Population6,213
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density3,236/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$34,833
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,400
Rent$970
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$244,130
Housing Units3,040
Rent Burden33.2%

Crime

F
Violent747/100K
Property1,493/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation18 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Paulsboro was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% 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.