Cost of Living in Cherry Hill Mall, NJ

Population 14,827 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

125
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Cherry Hill Mall sits on the smaller end of the New Jersey city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.2% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 8 miles southeast of Philadelphia, Cherry Hill Mall falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 35% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 103
Rent 157

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Cherry Hill Mall

The median home value in Cherry Hill Mall is $313,000 — 3% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,069/month, 57% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $117,535/year is 58% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. New Jersey's top state income tax rate is 10.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.6%. The climate averages highs of 64.4°F and lows of 44.5°F. Overall, Cherry Hill Mall has a cost of living index of 125 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$313,000
3% above avg
Median Rent
$2,069/mo
57% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,474
1 BR
$1,654
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,550
4 BR
$2,885
Owner-occupied 72.1%
Renter-occupied 27.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,069
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,683/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
27.1 min
0% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
18.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.3%
Carpooled
6.2%
Public transit
2.7%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
18.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.6%
State rate 6.6%
Avg local rate -0.0%
Property Tax 2.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$117,535
58% above avg
Per Capita Income
$52,783
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
29% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Labor Force Participation
71.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.9%
Graduate degree 21.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.8
Male median age 37
Female median age 41

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.4°F
Avg Low
44.5°F
Annual Precip
42.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414452647382878578665646
Low °F 252633425161666457463629
Precip" 2.972.573.833.372.953.735.194.403.393.672.983.74

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 50 — Good
50.4%
Good air days/yr
211
Max AQI recorded
209
PM2.5 days
149
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cherry Hill Mall, NJ?

Cherry Hill Mall has a cost index of 125 (100 = national average). It is 25% above the national average.

What is average rent in Cherry Hill Mall, NJ?

The median gross rent in Cherry Hill Mall is $2,069 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cherry Hill Mall?

The median home value in Cherry Hill Mall is $313,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Cherry Hill Mall?

The median household income in Cherry Hill Mall is $117,535 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cherry Hill Mall, NJ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cherry Hill Mall is 6.6%. The New Jersey state income tax top rate is 10.8%.

Is Cherry Hill Mall, NJ affordable?

Cherry Hill Mall is above average in cost of living, with an index of 125 — about 25% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Cherry Hill Mall?

Cherry Hill Mall has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 44.5°F. Annual precipitation is 42.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Cherry Hill Mall at a Glance

Population
14,827
Median Income
$117,535
Home Value
$313,000
Median Rent
$2,069/mo
Unemployment
6.2%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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