Housing by town in Salem County, New Jersey
Salem County, New Jersey has 20 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,253 (±$51) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,019 in 2015–2019 (+23.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Oldmans Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,806) and Alloway Township the lowest ($749).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,253 (±$51)
- Households that rent
- 29.0%
- Median household income
- $79,960
- Places
- 20
Cities, towns and townships in Salem County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloway Township | $749 | 13.3% | $105,156 | $326,800 | $7,385 |
| Carneys Point Township | $1,432 | 38.3% | $79,245 | $201,500 | $5,882 |
| Elmer Borough | $1,741 | 32.4% | $95,357 | $227,300 | $6,687 |
| Elsinboro Township | $1,531 | 11.8% | $90,385 | $254,900 | $6,033 |
| Lower Alloways Creek Township | $1,189 | 22.7% | $80,000 | $248,500 | $2,635 |
| Mannington Township | $1,206 | 11.8% | $109,271 | $297,800 | $8,002 |
| Oldmans Township | $1,806 | 13.1% | $112,917 | $326,700 | $6,677 |
| Penns Grove Borough | $1,117 | 65.0% | $45,781 | $178,200 | $4,889 |
| Pennsville Township | $1,252 | 20.2% | $75,097 | $214,100 | $7,629 |
| Pilesgrove Township | $1,450 | 13.7% | $158,281 | $383,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Pittsgrove Township | $1,190 | 15.0% | $92,917 | $302,500 | $8,154 |
| Quinton Township | $1,296 | 23.5% | $86,563 | $220,900 | $5,716 |
| Salem | $1,075 | 65.3% | $38,721 | $79,800 | $3,648 |
| Upper Pittsgrove Township | $1,520 | 8.9% | $85,521 | $258,300 | $7,682 |
| Woodstown Borough | $1,359 | 38.1% | $98,828 | $239,200 | $8,482 |
Unincorporated communities in Salem County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloway | — | 9.0% | $140,962 | $304,700 | $7,590 |
| Auburn | — | 1.1% | $222,212 | $460,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Carneys Point | $1,434 | 41.0% | $77,273 | $193,300 | $5,579 |
| Olivet | — | 0.0% | $128,849 | $340,700 | $8,956 |
| Pennsville | $1,252 | 21.1% | $76,032 | $207,600 | $7,398 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,800 | $42,950 | $68,750 |
| 2 people | $29,450 | $49,100 | $78,550 |
| 3 people | $33,150 | $55,250 | $88,350 |
| 4 people | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| 5 people | $39,750 | $66,300 | $106,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,200 | $113,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,100 | $121,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,000 | $129,600 |
How the places in Salem County rank across New Jersey
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Crime reported to police in Salem County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 151 | 229 | 749 | 1,136 | 65,930 | 8 of 9 |
| 2025 | 123 | 189 | 650 | 999 | 65,038 | 8 of 9 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Salem County recorded 123 violent and 650 property crimes, 189 and 999 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Salem County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Police: Salem County | 26,188 | 26 | 154 |
| Pennsville Township Police Department | 12,899 | 25 | 272 |
| Carney's Point Township Police Department | 8,708 | 16 | 56 |
| Salem Police Department | 5,386 | 33 | 105 |
| Penns Grove Police Department | 4,937 | 22 | 22 |
| Woodstown Police Department | 3,776 | 0 | 32 |
| Lower Alloways Creek Township Police Department | 1,758 | 1 | 6 |
| Elmer Police Department | 1,386 | 0 | 3 |
| Elsinboro Township Police Department | 1,020 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Salem County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08069 | 13,413 | $1,347 | $198,100 | $71,942 | 46.1% |
| 08070 | 12,511 | $1,231 | $214,700 | $75,697 | 19.6% |
| 08318 | 11,961 | $1,349 | $302,000 | $92,558 | 15.8% |
| 08079 | 10,762 | $1,113 | $196,700 | $54,641 | 42.5% |
| 08098 | 9,680 | $1,250 | $326,300 | $110,913 | 24.5% |
| 08343 | 4,729 | $1,515 | $344,400 | $141,842 | 4.8% |
| 08067 | 1,711 | $1,839 | $325,600 | $111,912 | 13.3% |
| 08001 | 854 | — | $318,100 | $134,583 | 15.0% |
| 08023 | 375 | $2,141 | $149,100 | $65,944 | 63.0% |
| 08038 | 351 | — | $144,300 | $90,179 | 39.2% |
| 08072 | 164 | — | — | $68,203 | 22.8% |
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Questions about Salem County
What is the crime rate in Salem County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Salem County recorded 189 violent and 999 property crimes per 100,000 residents (123 violent and 650 property crimes in all).
Which place in Salem County has the highest rent?
Oldmans Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,806 (±$243) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Salem County has the lowest rent?
Alloway Township has the lowest median gross rent, $749 (±$61) a month.
What is the median rent in Salem County, New Jersey?
The median gross rent in Salem County is $1,253 (±$51) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem County, New Jersey
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem County, New Jersey
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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