Somerdale, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County
Somerdale, NJ
At a Glance
How Somerdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Somerdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Somerdale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Somerdale residents earn a median household income of $79,101 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,990. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% 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 Somerdale is $221,600 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,101. Median rent is $1,141/month, with 36.7% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Somerdale reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,287/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Somerdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somerdale 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 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.