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Gloucester City.
About
Life in Gloucester City
Gloucester City is a community of 11,465 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $64,938, median rent runs about $1,489 per month, and median home values are around $190,700. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.
Gloucester City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.5%
Foreign-Born
9.3%
Broadband Internet
87.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Gloucester City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Gloucester City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (19.5%), and 15.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.4%
of residents
65 and Older
13.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.8%
of households
Married Couples
41.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.83
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 14% below NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Gloucester City
In Gloucester City, rent runs 14% below the NJ average, and home values are 58% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,175
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1945
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $239,183 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above NJ average
Unemployment in Gloucester City
Unemployment in Camden County, which includes Gloucester City, is 0.5 percentage points higher than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Gloucester City: Camden County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Camden County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Gloucester City is about 2% of Camden County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Gloucester City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.7 min avg
How Gloucester City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Gloucester City, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 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 48% below national average
Crime rates for 2023
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2023. It's compared with the national rate for 2023.
Violent crime in Gloucester City runs 48% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
200
per 100,000 residents
Below average (386 national, 2023)
Property Crime Rate
1,939.1
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,951 national, 2023)
Gloucester City 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 Gloucester City, 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
Gloucester City is about 2% 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 Gloucester City, 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
Gloucester City is about 2% of Camden County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Gloucester City has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.1"
Annual Snowfall
21.9"
Hot Days/Year
40
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
62
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 28°F | 3.61" |
| Feb | 45°F | 30°F | 3.34" |
| Mar | 54°F | 36°F | 4.54" |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 4.00" |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 4.06" |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.77" |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 4.75" |
| Aug | 87°F | 70°F | 4.95" |
| Sep | 80°F | 63°F | 4.88" |
| Oct | 68°F | 51°F | 4.15" |
| Nov | 56°F | 41°F | 3.37" |
| Dec | 47°F | 33°F | 4.27" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Gloucester City
Uninsured
9.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Gloucester City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Camden
Cooper University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Camden
Malvern Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 3.6 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.
Education12.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Gloucester City
Gloucester City's student/teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Gloucester City (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
5.5 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, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Gloucester City
Gloucester City has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
3 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
20 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
23 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
24 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
26 mi awayPublic Libraries in Gloucester City
Gloucester City Library
50 N. Railroad Avenue, Gloucester City
Cities Near Gloucester City
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Gloucester City FAQ
Is Gloucester City, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Gloucester City's median rent is $1,484/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $64,938/year. Median home value is $190,700.
Is Gloucester City, New Jersey safe?⌄
Gloucester City's violent crime rate was 200 per 100,000 residents in 2023, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 386/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1939 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Gloucester City, New Jersey?⌄
Camden County, which includes Gloucester City, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Gloucester City, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Gloucester City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,484/month and median household income is $64,938/year. The median home value is $190,700. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Gloucester City, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Gloucester City is 23 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