Swedesboro, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,720 Population 3,726/sq mi density
$91,000 Median Income $36,630 per capita
$247,500 Home Value $483,635 Zillow
$1,461 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$247,500 home value, $1,461/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Swedesboro, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,000
21% above
$36,630 per capita
Home Value
$247,500
12% below
Zillow: $483,635
Median Rent
$1,461/mo
26% above
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
676/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
20% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Swedesboro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
121%
Home Value
88%
Rent
126%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Swedesboro 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

Swedesboro residents earn a median household income of $91,000 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,630. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Swedesboro is $247,500 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $483,635. Median rent is $1,461/month, with 30.1% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Swedesboro reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 676/100K.

Education

27.0% of adults in Swedesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Swedesboro 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

Population2,720
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density3,726/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born21.5%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$36,630
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$247,500
Rent$1,461
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$483,635
Housing Units985
Rent Burden30.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property676/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation43 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Swedesboro was built in 1963.
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.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
21.5% 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.