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Sewell, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,065 Population 1,540/sq mi density
$135,141 Median Income $56,128 per capita
$303,900 Home Value $423,977 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
44 Violent Crime/100K 663 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$135,141 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$303,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sewell, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$135,141
80% above
$56,128 per capita
Home Value
$303,900
8% above
Zillow: $423,977
Violent Crime
44/100K
88% below
663/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
18% above
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7% below
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Sewell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
180%
Home Value
108%
Poverty
7%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
8%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sewell 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

Sewell residents earn a median household income of $135,141 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,128. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% 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 Sewell is $303,900 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $423,977. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Sewell reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 663/100K.

Education

39.8% of adults in Sewell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sewell 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 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population3,065
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density1,540/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$135,141
Per Capita$56,128
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$303,900
Rent
Ownership99.1%
Zillow$423,977
Housing Units1,284
Rent Burden31.2%

Crime

F
Violent44/100K
Property663/100K

Health

Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation71 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Sewell was built in 1990.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% 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.