Cost of Living in Springdale, NJ

Population 15,672 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

126
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Springdale a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $454,000.

Geographically, Springdale sits roughly 13 miles southeast of Philadelphia. Median home values run roughly 95% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 149
Rent 91

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

About the Cost of Living in Springdale

The median home value in Springdale is $454,200 — 49% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,193/month, 9% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $179,531/year is 141% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, 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, Springdale has a cost of living index of 126 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$454,200
49% above avg
Median Rent
$1,193/mo
9% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
31.7x
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 85.0%
Renter-occupied 15.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,193
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,807/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
32.1 min
19% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
27.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
58.9%
Carpooled
3.2%
Public transit
5.1%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
27.4%

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
$179,531
141% above avg
Per Capita Income
$77,065
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
19% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.4%
Graduate degree 40.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.1
Male median age 46.3
Female median age 48.1

🌤 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 Springdale, NJ?

Springdale has a cost index of 126 (100 = national average). It is 26% above the national average.

What is average rent in Springdale, NJ?

The median gross rent in Springdale is $1,193 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Springdale?

The median home value in Springdale is $454,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Springdale?

The median household income in Springdale is $179,531 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Springdale, NJ?

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

Is Springdale, NJ affordable?

Springdale is above average in cost of living, with an index of 126 — about 26% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Springdale?

Springdale 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.

Springdale at a Glance

Population
15,672
Median Income
$179,531
Home Value
$454,200
Median Rent
$1,193/mo
Unemployment
5.7%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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