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Woolwich, NJ

Area Guide

A pastoral community in a central locale

Pastoral Suburban Rural

Woolwich, also known as Woolwich Township, is an idyllic community situated in Gloucester County. Residents enjoy an overall peaceful atmosphere complemented by vast stretches of open fields, farmland, and greenery. The enclave of Swedesboro also provides the community with an array of modern delights, including independent eateries, shops, and markets strewn along Kings Highway.

Woolwich is home to numerous farms, wineries, and distilleries, offering plenty of options for tours and tastings in your off hours. The community is perfectly situated within commuting distance of Wilmington, Delaware as well as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, making the pastoral locale a top choice for many area commuters seeking a tranquil home environment near big cities. Access to the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295 gets you wherever you need to be.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$140,704

Average: $165,457

Education

5,663

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

7,882

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

45-54 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

14%

Housing Distribution

Woolwich has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 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.