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Gloucester County, NJ

Gloucester County is South Jersey's growth engine — home to two of NJ's fastest-growing townships (Woolwich and Harrison) and appreciating at 6.8%, outpacing counties with three times its median price. The 24 municipalities include historic river towns along the Delaware (Woodbury, Paulsboro), the Rowan University corridor (Glassboro, Pitman), and the booming new-construction developments in the southern townships. At a $340K median with 78% homeownership, it's the most accessible family-oriented market in the Philadelphia metro area.

$340,000
Median Price
24
Municipalities
20 days
Days on Market
+6.8%
YoY Appreciation
95 min
Avg Commute NYC
103.5%
Sale-to-List Ratio
Fastest-selling county in South NJ — 20 days median
Woolwich and Harrison — two fastest-growing townships in NJ
6.8% appreciation — outpacing Bergen and Morris
78.2% homeownership — strong owner-occupant market

Housing Market

Gloucester County homes sell in 20 days — the fastest in South NJ — at 103.5% of asking. Woolwich Township alone has added 5,000+ homes in a decade as builders meet insatiable family demand for new construction under $500K with good schools. Washington Township and Harrison Township provide the county's established premium at $400-500K. The county's price-to-income ratio ($340K homes on $89K income) makes it one of the most affordable homeownership markets in the Northeast.

Compare Towns

24 municipalities sorted by median price

Town Median Price Schools To NYC Tax Rate Est. Annual Tax Walkability
Harrison $450,000 8/10
38 min
Drive to PATCO
2.12% $8,890
8
Woolwich $430,000 7/10
40 min
Drive to PATCO
2.01% $9,456
8
Washington Township $420,000 8/10
35 min
Drive to PATCO/NJT
2.34% $8,234
12
East Greenwich $400,000 7/10
35 min
Drive to PATCO
2.23% $8,456
12
Monroe $380,000 7/10
40 min
Drive to Glassboro
2.23% $7,890
10
Wenonah $370,000 7/10
30 min
Drive to Woodbury PATCO
2.45% $8,123
55
Pitman $300,000 6/10
32 min
Drive to Woodbury
2.67% $6,234
62
Deptford $290,000 6/10
28 min
Drive to PATCO
2.67% $6,234
18
Glassboro $280,000 6/10
35 min
Drive to PATCO/NJT
2.89% $5,678
55
Woodbury $260,000 5/10
25 min
Drive to PATCO
2.89% $5,890
68

Town Profiles

Harrison

$450,000
🏫 Schools 8/10 🏙️ 38min to NYC 🚶 Walk 8/100

Mullica Hill village center with antique shops and farmers market. Clearview Regional HS. Horse farms and estate properties. Harrison Preserve. Growing with new construction while maintaining rural character.

Woolwich

$430,000
🏫 Schools 7/10 🏙️ 40min to NYC 🚶 Walk 8/100

NJ's fastest-growing township. Swedesboro village. New-construction developments like Weatherby and Villages at Woolwich. Kingsway Regional HS. Former farmland converting to family suburbs at accessible prices.

Washington Township

$420,000
🏫 Schools 8/10 🏙️ 35min to NYC 🚶 Walk 12/100

Gloucester County's most established family suburb. Washington Township HS. Five Points shopping area. Strong youth sports and community programs. The Cherry Hill of Gloucester County.

East Greenwich

$400,000
🏫 Schools 7/10 🏙️ 35min to NYC 🚶 Walk 12/100

Growing township with mix of established farms and new development. Kingsway Regional schools. Tomato capital of NJ heritage. Route 45 corridor. Affordable family living with space.

Monroe

$380,000
🏫 Schools 7/10 🏙️ 40min to NYC 🚶 Walk 10/100

Williamstown section is the commercial center. Williamstown HS. Cross Keys shopping area. Growing with new developments. Pine Barrens fringe with open space. Affordable family housing.

Wenonah

$370,000
🏫 Schools 7/10 🏙️ 30min to NYC 🚶 Walk 55/100

Tiny Victorian borough of 2,300 residents. Wenonah School. Comey's Lake. Walking trails. One of the most charming small boroughs in South NJ. Feeds to Gateway Regional. Tree-lined streets and front porches.

Pitman

$300,000
🏫 Schools 6/10 🏙️ 32min to NYC 🚶 Walk 62/100

Founded as a Methodist campground — no liquor stores. Pitman Grove historic district. Broadway downtown. Pitman HS. Community theatre. Small-town character with walkability. Affordable and charming.

Deptford

$290,000
🏫 Schools 6/10 🏙️ 28min to NYC 🚶 Walk 18/100

Commercial township with Deptford Mall. Deptford Township HS. Route 41/55 interchange. Mix of suburban developments and commercial zones. Affordable with highway access to Philadelphia.

Glassboro

$280,000
🏫 Schools 6/10 🏙️ 35min to NYC 🚶 Walk 55/100

Rowan University town (22,000 students). Rowan Boulevard mixed-use development. Historic Summit location (1967 Glassboro Summit Conference). Glassboro HS. College-town energy with affordable homes. Strong rental market.

Woodbury

$260,000
🏫 Schools 5/10 🏙️ 25min to NYC 🚶 Walk 68/100

County seat with historic Broad Street. Woodbury HS. Red Bank Battlefield Park. Colonial architecture and small-city walkability. Affordable with character. Under 10,000 residents.

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