Thorofare, NJ

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.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,419 Population 722/sq mi density
$87,344 Median Income $48,375 per capita
$272,700 Home Value
$1,868 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,344 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$272,700 home value, $1,868/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,344
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $272,700
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.6%
24% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,868
61% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

How Thorofare Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,419
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density722/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,344
Per Capita$48,375
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$19,111M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$272,700
Rent$1,868
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.9%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation25 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+95.6%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute35 min
Libraries16

Is Thorofare a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Thorofare has a population of 2,419 with a density of 722 people per square mile. The median age is 56.1 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.8%), with 2.4% Hispanic, 4% Black.

Population

2,419
Total Population
722
People / sq mi
56.1yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.9%
Female 56.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Thorofare vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.7%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.3%
68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Thorofare vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Thorofare is $87,344, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Thorofare vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,344
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,375
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$90,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,389
County GDP$19,111M

Business (County)

Restaurants585
Healthcare828
Retail887
Manufacturing233

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,977
156% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.4 min
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Thorofare is $272,700, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,868 (61% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$272,700
3% below US avg
Median List Price$299,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$299,000
$/Sq Ft$277
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,868
61% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,977
156% above US avg
Effective Rate3.29%
In Thorofare, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.9% report depression. 23.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Thorofare vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure34.0%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity23.6%
Depression19.9%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Checkup Rate75.5%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access85.4%
Healthcare Facilities828

Crime Rates: Thorofare vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)39

Safety Score

Thorofare 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 is 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall23.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation25 ft (8 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density722/sq mi
Coordinates39.8547°N, 75.1987°W
County FIPS34015
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.6%
D 47.8%

Winner: Republican by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.6%
24% below US avg
High School+95.6%
School Test Score6.24
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density722/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities828
Restaurants585
Retail Stores887

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)39

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.4 min
Work from Home5.6%

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