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Collingswood.
About
Life in Collingswood
This small borough just outside Philadelphia packs a lot of character into 1.95 square miles—think walkable downtown anchored by serious restaurants on Haddon Avenue, a thriving arts scene with monthly gallery openings and a September Porchfest featuring over 100 bands, and genuine community commitment to things like a farmers market (May-November), a green festival, and bike share. The population skews educated (51.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher) and is genuinely diverse, with a meaningful LGBTQ community that's been part of the town's fabric for years and a growing Latino community, which gives the place a progressive vibe without feeling pretentious. The trade-offs are real: your commute to Center City Philadelphia averages 26 minutes via PATCO (though you're car-dependent for most other errands), and you're densely packed at 7,600+ people per square mile in an urban setting with no rural space—this isn't a bedroom community with yards; it's a genuine walkable town where weekends mean exploring restaurants, catching theater productions, or heading to Knight Park for summer concerts and movies.
Collingswood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Foreign-Born
6.8%
Broadband Internet
91.1%
of households
Population Growth
+1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Collingswood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Collingswood, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (14.2%), and 5.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.0%
of households
Married Couples
39.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.17
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% below NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Collingswood
In Collingswood, rent runs 13% below the NJ average, and home values are 16% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,485
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1941
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $452,549 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above NJ average
Unemployment in Collingswood
Unemployment in Camden County, which includes Collingswood, is 0.5 percentage points higher than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Collingswood: Camden County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Camden County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Collingswood is about 3% of Camden County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Collingswood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.3 min avg
How Collingswood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Collingswood, most residents drive alone to work (54%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 47% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Collingswood runs 47% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
174
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,574.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Collingswood Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Camden County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Camden County, which includes Collingswood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 22 | Coastal Flood | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 17 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Camden County, county-wide
Collingswood is about 3% of Camden County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Camden County, which includes Collingswood, is typically good — 238 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
238
per year
Moderate Days
123
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Camden County, county-wide
Collingswood is about 3% of Camden County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Collingswood has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.1"
Annual Snowfall
21.9"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
103
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 25°F | 3.46" |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 2.62" |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 4.39" |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 3.94" |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 3.88" |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.56" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 5.04" |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 4.07" |
| Sep | 78°F | 59°F | 4.32" |
| Oct | 66°F | 47°F | 4.07" |
| Nov | 55°F | 37°F | 3.29" |
| Dec | 45°F | 30°F | 4.49" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Collingswood
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Collingswood's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.3 mi away · Camden
Cooper University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Camden
Pennsylvania Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Philadelphia
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Collingswood
Collingswood's student/teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 53.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
53.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Collingswood (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 20,970 students · in-state tuition $23,824 · 75% graduate · median earnings $71,027 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 15,841 students · in-state tuition $17,428 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,776 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 13,233 students · in-state tuition $64,212 · 74% graduate · median earnings $92,338 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Philadelphia
5.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,948 students · in-state tuition $4,692 · 19% graduate · median earnings $44,885 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,650 students · in-state tuition $71,236 · 97% graduate · median earnings $121,687 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,636 students · in-state tuition $4,560 · 29% graduate · median earnings $43,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Collingswood
Collingswood has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
4 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
4 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
4 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
5 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
17 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
23 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
24 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
27 mi awayPublic Libraries in Collingswood
Collingswood Free Public Library
771 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood
Cities Near Collingswood
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Collingswood FAQ
Is Collingswood, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Collingswood's median rent is $1,488/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $90,184/year. Median home value is $380,400.
Is Collingswood, New Jersey safe?⌄
Collingswood's violent crime rate was 174 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2575 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Collingswood, New Jersey?⌄
Camden County, which includes Collingswood, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Collingswood, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Collingswood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,488/month and median household income is $90,184/year. The median home value is $380,400. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Collingswood, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Collingswood is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from