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Echelon.
Echelon is an unincorporated community in Camden County, NJ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Echelon
This is a solidly middle-class suburban pocket of Camden County that's quietly grown over the past two decades—population up 13.5% recently—without becoming a destination town or losing its practical character. The job market itself isn't a draw—you're looking at a 5.7% unemployment rate that mirrors the broader region—but what matters is location: your commute averages about 31 minutes, which is reasonable for the Philadelphia metro area, and you're close enough to tap into larger job markets without living in them. Housing is mixed between owners and renters (about 93% of units occupied), and the area skews toward the Asian and white communities with growing diversity; it's the kind of place where you're not moving for cultural specifics but for reliability and access.
Echelon at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Foreign-Born
25.8%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
+13.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics25.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Echelon: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Echelon, the largest foreign-born group is from India (46.4%), and 11.9% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
20.7%
of residents
65 and Older
13.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
44.5%
of households
Married Couples
35.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.10
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 about average for NJ
Rent, home values, and income in Echelon
In Echelon, home values are 28% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,572
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
36.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above NJ average
Unemployment in Echelon
Unemployment in Camden County, which includes Echelon, is 0.5 percentage points higher than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Echelon: Camden County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Camden County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Echelon is about 3% of Camden County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Echelon Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.1 min avg
How Echelon residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Echelon, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 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 76% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Voorhees Township Police Department, which covers Echelon, runs 76% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
79.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,044.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Voorhees Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
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 Echelon, 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
Echelon 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 Echelon, 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
Echelon 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
Echelon 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
130
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 Echelon
Uninsured
4.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Echelon's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Jefferson Stratford Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.6 mi away · Stratford
West Jersey Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Voorhees
Weisman Childrens Rehabilitation Hospital
Childrens · 4.7 mi away · Marlton
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.
Education11.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Echelon
Echelon's student/teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 53.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
53.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Echelon (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
12 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, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Echelon
Echelon has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
10 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
11 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
19 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
21 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
30 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
30 mi awayPublic Libraries in Echelon
M.Allan Vogelson Regional Branch Library
203 Laurel Road, Voorhees
Cities Near Echelon
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Echelon?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Echelon FAQ
Is Echelon, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Echelon's median rent is $1,717/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $82,932/year. Median home value is $328,600.
Is Echelon, New Jersey safe?⌄
Echelon is policed by the Voorhees Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 79 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 2045 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Echelon, New Jersey?⌄
Camden County, which includes Echelon, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Echelon, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Echelon is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,717/month and median household income is $82,932/year. The median home value is $328,600. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Echelon, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Echelon is 29 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