Gloucester County

NJ · Pop. 51,941 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Gloucester County is a suburban county in NJ with a population of approximately 51,941.

$/Acre: $5,733

Property Tax: 2.49%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 50.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%

Local Sales Tax1.73%

Combined Sales Tax8.36%

Cost of Living Index114

Median Household Income$41,096

Poverty Rate15%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,733

Median Home Price$343K

Acres for Sale3100

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall47 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,555 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)268 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K292

Property Crime /100K383

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate