Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
Runnemede
Runnemede, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,437
Population
8,120
Renter Mix
32% Rent
I scream, you scream for ice cream – and Runnemede!
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Runnemede is located in Camden County, near the Pennsylvania and New Jersey state border. Big Timber Creek makes up the west side of the borough; Runnemede Lake Park is an expansive park in walking distance of the creek. If you like ice cream, you’ll scream for ice cream when you discover that Mister Softee’s ice cream truck business is headquartered in Runnemede – so be on the lookout when they’re approaching your street!
Students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade are served by the Runnemede Public School District, while ninth graders and up attend high school in the Black Horse Pike Regional School District. Many restaurants can be found along North Black Horse Pike. Green Acres Park features multi-purpose fields and a jungle gym for residents. The close proximity to the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295 makes Runnemede an excellent place to call home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$82,616
Average: $93,395
Education
1,785
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,322
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Runnemede has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Runnemede, NJ is $714 for a studio, $1,439 for one bedroom, and $1,699 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Runnemede has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,439/month
701 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Runnemede, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Mary E. Volz Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
518 Students
Public
Grades K-5
133 Students
Public
Grades K-5
175 Students
Mary E. Volz Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
518 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,132 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Downs Farms Trails
- Croft Farm Nature Trail
- Erlton North Trails
- Barclay Farmstead Nature Trail
- Kresson Nature Trails
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
Top Apartments in Runnemede
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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.