At a Glance
Median Income
$66,927
$29,400 per capita
Home Value
$361,300
Zillow: $563,690
Median Rent
$1,489/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
13.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Voorhees a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 16.3% (353% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,775
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density2,465/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born47.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,927
Per Capita$29,400
Unemployment16.3%
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%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
47.6% 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.