Thorofare

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Thorofare, NJ Area Guide

A quiet community in the heart of West Deptford

Historic Quaint Scenic Riverside Welcoming Growing

Thorofare is a charming community located within West Deptford Township. Residents love the area’s historic character, in addition to the wide variety of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent in a peaceful, small-town environment.

Thorofare offers convenience to countless amenities in Gloucester County. Red Bank Battlefield Park is just a short drive away from the community, as well as the fantastic shopping and dining options at Deptford Mall, Audubon Crossings, and Gloucester Premium Outlets. Commuting from Thorofare is simple with direct access to Interstate 295.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$80,408

Average: $107,757

Education

1,997

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

4,539

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

46 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

20%

Over 65

25%

Housing Distribution

Thorofare has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Points of Interest

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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.