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Voorhees, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Middlesex County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,775 Population 2,465/sq mi density
$66,927 Median Income $29,400 per capita
$361,300 Home Value $563,690 Zillow
$1,489 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
744 Violent Crime/100K 2,815 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$66,927 median income, 10.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$361,300 home value, $1,489/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
744 violent crimes/100K (96% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Voorhees, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,927
11% below
$29,400 per capita
Home Value
$361,300
28% above
Zillow: $563,690
Median Rent
$1,489/mo
28% above
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
744/100K
96% above
2,815/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Voorhees Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
128%
Rent
128%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
297%
Crime
196%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Voorhees a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Voorhees residents earn a median household income of $66,927 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,400. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Voorhees is $361,300 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $563,690. Median rent is $1,489/month, with 32.2% 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 2007.

Safety & Crime

Voorhees reports 744 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,815/100K.

Education

24.8% of adults in Voorhees hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Voorhees has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,775
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density2,465/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,927
Per Capita$29,400
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585

Housing

B+
Home Value$361,300
Rent$1,489
Ownership39.8%
Zillow$563,690
Housing Units529
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent744/100K
Property2,815/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,499/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation124 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute33 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries32

Did You Know?

The median home in Voorhees was built in 2007.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.