At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$34,833 per capita
Home Value
$169,400
Zillow: $234,187
Median Rent
$970/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
240/100K
1,956/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paulsboro a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
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 7.9% (119% 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 $234,187. 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 240 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,956/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population6,213
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density3,236/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$34,833
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,400
Rent$970
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$234,187
Housing Units3,040
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent240/100K
Property1,956/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault154/100K
Burglary395/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
12.7% 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.
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