Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
West Deptford, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,638
Population
22,618
Renter Mix
32% Rent
South Jersey suburb with a proud past and promising future
Suburban
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Convenient
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Close-Knit
Nestled alongside the Delaware River in Gloucester County, West Deptford is a scenic suburb brimming with historic homes on tree-lined streets, top-notch schools, and great shopping and dining options. Incorporated in 1871, West Deptford contains Gloucester County’s oldest brick home—Ladd’s Castle. West Deptford is also convenient to the historic Red Bank Battlefield Park.
West Deptford residents enjoy the benefits of a close community brought together by events such as the Summer Concert Series, productions at the Little Theater, and numerous sports programs. Convenience to shopping centers like Deptford Mall and Gloucester Premium Outlets as well as those in Philadelphia and Wilmington affords West Deptford residents access to a host of modern delights and economic opportunities. Getting around from West Deptford is easy with access to I-295 and Philadelphia International Airport.
Explore the City
West Deptford's Gardens sit at the James Whitall House in Red Bank Battlefield Park.
West Deptford Township has a public boat ramp with direct access to the Delaware River.
A look over National Park with the Philadelphia skyline in the background.
National Park Pub is a local favorite to grab a drink.
The National Park Boat Club offers boat slips to its members.
NJ Transit has many stops along Broad Street in West Deptford.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,461
Average: $111,397
Education
6,341
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,606
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Deptford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in West Deptford, NJ is $1,378 for a studio, $1,639 for one bedroom, and $1,912 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Deptford has increased by 7.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,639/month
781 Sq Ft
House
$2,600/month
1,675 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,578/month
368 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Deptford, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
859 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
475 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
253 Students
Public
Grades K-8
859 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
750 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Park
- Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
- Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
- Bartram's Garden
- John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Wilmington Airport
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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 September 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.