Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Sewell, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,331
Population
39,247
Renter Mix
14% Rent
Enjoy suburban and historical offerings near Philadelphia
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Located about 15 miles south of Philadelphia in Gloucester County, Sewell is an unincorporated community in Mantua Township which also contains parts of Deptford Township and Washington Township. Sewell residents enjoy a peaceful suburban environment with access to major shopping centers and big-city amenities.
Named after United States Senator Williams Joyce Sewell, Sewell is home to several notable landmarks such as the oldest bar in New Jersey, the Barnsboro Inn. Sewell also houses the Inversand marl pit, the world’s last operational greensand mine, which is renowned for its paleontology. Rowan College at Gloucester County and the Gloucester County Institute of Technology are located in Sewell as well, offering a host of educational and cultural opportunities to the community. Convenience to Route 45, Route 55, and the New Jersey Turnpike makes getting around from Sewell simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$119,778
Average: $145,095
Education
13,166
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,348
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sewell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Sewell, NJ is $2,331 for one bedroom, and $2,839 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sewell has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,331/month
1,018 Sq Ft
House
$1,800/month
975 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,806/month
973 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sewell, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Creamy Acres Farm
- Downs Farms Trails
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 June 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.