New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Thorofare is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,419. Residents earn $87,344 per year, which is 16% above the national average.
Based on current data, Thorofare receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Thorofare stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Thorofare is $87,344, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Thorofare is $272,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,868 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Thorofare enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 23.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| 68% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,344 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,375 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,010 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,389 |
| County GDP | $19,111M |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Healthcare | 828 |
| Retail | 887 |
| Manufacturing | 233 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.29% |
| Commute Time | 35.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $272,700 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $299,000 |
| Median List Price | $299,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $277 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,868 |
| 61% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.29% |
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,587/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.1 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 722/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8547°N, 75.1987°W |
| County FIPS | 34015 |
Winner: Republican by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.6% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 722/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Retail Stores | 887 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Avg Commute | 35.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |