Cost of Living in Haddonfield, NJ

Population 12,502 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

194
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Haddonfield sits 132% above the national median — $709,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $190,882 (156% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Geographically, Haddonfield sits roughly 9 miles southeast of Philadelphia. Median home values run roughly 205% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 232
Rent 136

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

About the Cost of Living in Haddonfield

The median home value in Haddonfield is $708,800 — 132% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,783/month, 36% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $190,882/year is 156% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, below 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 65.2°F and lows of 47.3°F, with about 23.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Haddonfield has a cost of living index of 194 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 94% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$708,800
132% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$809,567
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,783/mo
36% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,774/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
33.1x
Favors renting
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 82.8%
Renter-occupied 17.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,783
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,397/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
31.0 min
15% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
26.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
58.7%
Carpooled
4.2%
Public transit
7.8%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
26.9%

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
$190,882
156% above avg
Per Capita Income
$95,237
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
29% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 35.7%
Graduate degree 42.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.3
Male median age 39
Female median age 39.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.2°F
Avg Low
47.3°F
Annual Precip
44.1"
Annual Snowfall
23.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414453657483888679675646
Low °F 262834445464706861493931
Precip" 3.132.753.963.473.344.044.384.294.403.472.913.97
Snow" 7.18.43.60.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.23.5

💨 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

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

98%
4-Year Graduation Rate
12.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,723
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Haddonfield, NJ?

Haddonfield has a cost index of 194 (100 = national average). It is 94% above the national average.

What is average rent in Haddonfield, NJ?

The median gross rent in Haddonfield is $1,783 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Haddonfield?

The median home value in Haddonfield is $708,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Haddonfield?

The median household income in Haddonfield is $190,882 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Haddonfield, NJ?

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

Is Haddonfield, NJ affordable?

Haddonfield is above average in cost of living, with an index of 194 — about 94% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Haddonfield?

Haddonfield has average high temperatures of 65.2°F and average lows of 47.3°F. Annual precipitation is 44.1". Average annual snowfall is 23.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Haddonfield at a Glance

Population
12,502
Median Income
$190,882
Home Value
$708,800
Median Rent
$1,783/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg High Temp
65.2°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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