At a Glance
Median Income
$111,218
$52,920 per capita
Home Value
$512,000
Zillow: $673,868
Median Rent
$1,527/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.5%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
10.7% smoking rate
How Village Shires Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Village Shires's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Village Shires a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Village Shires residents earn a median household income of $111,218 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,920. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Village Shires is $512,000 , 82% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $673,868. Median rent is $1,527/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
49.5% of adults in Village Shires hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Village Shires 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 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,360
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density2,754/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,218
Per Capita$52,920
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A
Home Value$512,000
Rent$1,527
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$673,868
Housing Units1,514
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation205 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.5%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Village Shires was built in 1982.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.