Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Atco
Atco, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$821
Population
12,794
Renter Mix
19% Rent
Centrally located suburb between Philadelphia and Wharton State Forest
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A small suburb of New Jersey, Atco is located just 30 miles outside of Philadelphia across the New Jersey state line and the Delaware River. Atco’s central location allows Philadelphia commuters to enjoy short travel times while living in a charming small town. Atco is adjacent to the Wharton State Forest, a sprawling park with rivers, lakes, ponds, and scenic hiking trails, campsites, and plenty of nature to explore. Although Atco is mainly residential, the town offers easy highway access and the Atco AMTRAK Station to assist commuters. Small restaurants, bars, and shops sit in town, but the majority of Atco is made up of affordable rentals.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$97,355
Average: $114,865
Education
3,071
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,950
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Atco has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Atco, NJ is $821 for one bedroom, and $1,232 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Atco has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$821/month
0 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Atco, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
267 Students
Public
Grades K-5
205 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
764 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,273 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
- New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Atlantic City International
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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.