Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Stratford
Stratford, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,389
Population
7,004
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Diverse ecosystem and knack for the medical sciences in Stratford
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Stratford, a borough in Camden County, is approximately 15 miles southeast of Philadelphia and 35 miles north of Vineland, New Jersey. The Stratford School District serves students in K-eighth grade. Ninth graders and above attend the regional Sterling High School, which also serves bordering neighborhoods. Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and Rutgers University’s Biomedical and Health Sciences have campuses here.
Residents of this walkable community (its only 1.59 square miles!) enjoy five community parks and playgrounds, and some impeccable restaurants like Casa D’Amico Italian and the 24-hour Stratford Diner. Big Timber Creek is just steps away and is the ideal spot for fishing and birdwatching -- more than 15 songbirds can be spotted in and around the watershed. As for your daily commute, hop on Route 30 to get to the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,884
Average: $110,564
Education
2,226
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,816
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Stratford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Stratford, NJ is $1,133 for a studio, $1,389 for one bedroom, and $1,494 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stratford has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,389/month
701 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Stratford, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
384 Students
Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
507 Students
Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
507 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Downs Farms Trails
- Kresson Nature Trails
- Croft Farm Nature Trail
- Barclay Farmstead Nature Trail
- Erlton North Trails
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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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.