What are the schools like in Alloway, NJ?

Alloway is served primarily by Alloway Twp School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1.

What is the median household income in Alloway?

The median household income in Alloway, NJ is $129,961 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.7%.

What is the weather like in Alloway, NJ?

Alloway has an average high temperature of 41.1°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.8 inches.

Alloway, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Alloway, NJ affordable or expensive?

Alloway's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alloway is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $295,600 and the median rent is $1,578 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alloway, NJ?

Alloway has a violent crime rate of 56.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 168.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alloway, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Alloway is a small town of 1,428 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $129,961 and a 8.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Alloway stands out for solid school ratings (A).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alloway is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alloway city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Alloway's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alloway costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Alloway, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$295,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,578	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$129,961	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Alloway's violent crime rate is 56.1 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

56.1 /100k

Property Crime

168.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Alloway is served primarily by Alloway Twp School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alloway, NJ	National Avg
School District	Alloway Twp School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alloway sees average highs of 41.1°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation and 11.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alloway, NJ
Average High — January	41.1°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	47.9"
Annual Snowfall	11.8"

Demographics

Metric	Alloway, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,428	—
Median Age	50.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	41.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Alloway

Alloway, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08001

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alloway, NJ affordable or expensive?

Alloway's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Alloway roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $295,600 and median rent is $1,578/month.

What is the crime rate in Alloway, NJ?

Alloway's violent crime rate is 56.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 168.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alloway?

Public schools in Alloway are operated by Alloway Twp School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alloway, NJ a good place to live?

Alloway, NJ has a population of 1,428, a median household income of $129,961, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Alloway?

Alloway averages 41.1°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches with about 11.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alloway?

Alloway, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08001.

What is the population of Alloway?

The population of Alloway, New Jersey is 1,428 with a median age of 50.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alloway?

Key numbers for living in Alloway: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $295,600, median household income $129,961, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alloway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.