Salem County

NJ · Pop. 33,167 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Salem County is a rural county in NJ with a population of approximately 33,167.

$/Acre: $2,808

Property Tax: 2.49%

Growing Season: 175 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 21.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%

Local Sales Tax1.13%

Combined Sales Tax7.76%

Cost of Living Index116.7

Median Household Income$76,325

Poverty Rate21.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,808

Median Home Price$241K

Acres for Sale718

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season175 days

Annual Rainfall47.9 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,931 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)342 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K378

Property Crime /100K367

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyStrong