Cost of Living in Turnersville, NJ

Population 3,071 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

116
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Turnersville 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.

Located 15 miles south of Philadelphia, Turnersville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 52% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 116

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

About the Cost of Living in Turnersville

The median home value in Turnersville is $352,600 — 16% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $156,176/year is 109% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, 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, Turnersville has a cost of living index of 116 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$352,600
16% above avg
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 93.2%
Renter-occupied 6.8%

🛒 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
35.3 min
31% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.9%
Carpooled
6.6%
Public transit
3.8%
Walked
2.0%
Work from home
15.1%

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
$156,176
109% above avg
Per Capita Income
$59,835
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
18% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Labor Force Participation
72.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 38.0%
Graduate degree 13.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42
Male median age 42.4
Female median age 41.3

🌤 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 43 — Good
73.5%
Good air days/yr
185
Max AQI recorded
123
PM2.5 days
198
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Turnersville, NJ?

Turnersville has a cost index of 116 (100 = national average). It is 16% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Turnersville?

The median home value in Turnersville is $352,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Turnersville?

The median household income in Turnersville is $156,176 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Turnersville, NJ?

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

Is Turnersville, NJ affordable?

Turnersville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 116 — about 16% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Turnersville?

Turnersville 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.

Turnersville at a Glance

Population
3,071
Median Income
$156,176
Home Value
$352,600
Unemployment
4.0%
Avg High Temp
65.2°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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