Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Gloucester City
Gloucester City, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,839
Population
12,063
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Enjoy suburban living just minutes from the heart of Philadelphia
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Located just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia and the Port of Philadelphia, Gloucester City is a predominantly residential area in Camden County. Gloucester City is home to numerous parks, such as Proprietors Park and Johnson Park, which offer plenty of opportunities to engage in outdoor recreation.
Gloucester City is just minutes from shopping destinations like Deptford Mall and Cherry Hill Mall. Sports fans delight in Gloucester City’s close proximity to Lincoln Financial Field and Citizens Bank Park, where home games for the Eagles and the Phillies take place, respectively. Easy access to the Walt Whitman Bridge, Philadelphia International Airport, and Interstates 76, 676, and 295 makes getting around from Gloucester City simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,562
Average: $80,417
Education
2,001
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,796
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gloucester City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Gloucester City, NJ is $678 for a studio, $1,839 for one bedroom, $2,148 for two bedrooms, and $995 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gloucester City has increased by 5.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,839/month
586 Sq Ft
House
$1,602/month
295 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gloucester City, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
842 Students
Mary E. Costello Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
439 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
702 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Camden Children's Garden
- Adventure Aquarium
- Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
- Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.