Cumberland County

NJ · Pop. 170,974 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Cumberland County is a mixed county in NJ with a population of approximately 170,974.

$/Acre: $30,311

Property Tax: 2.49%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 30%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 359.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%

Local Sales Tax1.12%

Combined Sales Tax7.75%

Cost of Living Index118.6

Median Household Income$71,959

Poverty Rate22.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$30,311

Median Home Price$1447K

Acres for Sale2390

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall41.9 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,237 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)258 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K334

Property Crime /100K445

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage30%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak