At a Glance
Median Income
$79,101
$43,990 per capita
Home Value
$221,600
Zillow: $338,572
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
219/100K
4,789/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Somerdale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.8% (61% 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 $338,572. 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 219 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,789/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population5,535
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density3,982/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,101
Per Capita$43,990
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,600
Rent$1,141
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$338,572
Housing Units2,320
Rent Burden36.7%
Crime
F
Violent219/100K
Property4,789/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault182/100K
Burglary419/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation84 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Somerdale was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% 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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