Cost of Living in Clementon, NJ

Population 5,351 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

76
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Clementon can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $197,000 against $69,536 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. At 6.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Clementon sits roughly 15 miles southeast of Philadelphia. Median home values run roughly 15% lower than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 65
Rent 94

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

About the Cost of Living in Clementon

The median home value in Clementon is $197,200 — 35% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,233/month, 6% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $69,536/year is 7% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.3%, 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, Clementon has a cost of living index of 76 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 24% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$197,200
35% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$305,416
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
6% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,842/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.3x
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 52.2%
Renter-occupied 47.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,233
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,847/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
26.3 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.7%
Carpooled
6.3%
Public transit
3.6%
Walked
4.2%
Work from home
7.4%

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
$69,536
7% below avg
Per Capita Income
$32,594
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
31% above avg
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.9%
Graduate degree 5.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.3
Male median age 32.2
Female median age 45.9

🌤 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 Clementon, NJ?

Clementon has a cost index of 76 (100 = national average). It is 24% below the national average.

What is average rent in Clementon, NJ?

The median gross rent in Clementon is $1,233 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Clementon?

The median home value in Clementon is $197,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Clementon?

The median household income in Clementon is $69,536 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Clementon, NJ?

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

Is Clementon, NJ affordable?

Yes, Clementon is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 76 — about 24% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Clementon?

Clementon 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.

Clementon at a Glance

Population
5,351
Median Income
$69,536
Home Value
$197,200
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
Unemployment
6.3%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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