Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Deptford
Deptford, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,658
Population
31,849
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Bask in suburban delights on the cusp of Philadelphia
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Nestled amid suburban luxuries like peaceful neighborhoods and upscale shopping, Deptford offers residents a host of modern conveniences within close proximity to attractions in South Jersey and Philadelphia. A township in Gloucester County, Deptford contains the expansive Deptford Mall, boasting plenty of fine dining and shopping opportunities. The proximate Tall Pines State Reserve provides many options for outdoor recreation and nature appreciation in Deptford as well.
Deptford residents savor quick commute times to nearby Cherry Hill and Center City Philadelphia. Convenient access to numerous major highways such as the New Jersey Turnpike, I-295, Route 42, and Route 55 makes getting around from Deptford a breeze.
Explore the City
Depftord Township is shopping central in South Jersey.
Many residential areas in Deptford Township have sidewalks for a brisk walk on a nice day.
Find home sitting at the end of a coldesac in Deptford, NJ.
Four square homes with porches are an option in Depftord Township.
Shop at the many stores at Deptford Landing in Deptford Township.
Modern style townhomes are available in Deptford Township.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,115
Average: $109,581
Education
7,543
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,888
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Deptford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Deptford, NJ is $1,530 for a studio, $1,662 for one bedroom, $2,560 for two bedrooms, and $2,647 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Deptford has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,662/month
833 Sq Ft
House
$2,314/month
707 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,620/month
985 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Deptford, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
324 Students
Public
Grades K-5
411 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
370 Students
Gloucester County Institute of Technology
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,084 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Downs Farms Trails
- Croft Farm Nature Trail
- Camden Children's Garden
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Park
- Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Philadelphia 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.