What are the schools like in Hammonton, NJ?

Hammonton is served primarily by Hammonton School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Hammonton?

The median household income in Hammonton, NJ is $79,747 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Hammonton, NJ?

Hammonton has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Hammonton, NJ affordable or expensive?

Hammonton's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hammonton is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $297,200 and the median rent is $1,362 per month.

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

Hammonton has a violent crime rate of 128.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1186.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hammonton, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Hammonton is a small city of 14,732 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $79,747 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Hammonton stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

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

All Hammonton 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: 97.2

Hammonton's overall cost of living index is 97.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hammonton costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hammonton, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$297,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,362	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,747	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hammonton's violent crime rate is 128.1 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

128.1 /100k

Property Crime

1186.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hammonton is served primarily by Hammonton School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hammonton, NJ	National Avg
School District	Hammonton School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hammonton sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 19.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hammonton, NJ
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	19.0"

Demographics

Metric	Hammonton, NJ	National Avg
Population	14,732	—
Median Age	46.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	23.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Nesco, NJ 4 mi Folsom, NJ 6 mi Sweetwater, NJ 7 mi Elwood, NJ 7 mi Chesilhurst, NJ 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Hammonton

Hammonton, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08037

Hammonton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hammonton, NJ affordable or expensive?

Hammonton's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hammonton roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $297,200 and median rent is $1,362/month.

What is the crime rate in Hammonton, NJ?

Hammonton's violent crime rate is 128.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1186.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hammonton?

Public schools in Hammonton are operated by Hammonton School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 29.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hammonton, NJ a good place to live?

Hammonton, NJ has a population of 14,732, a median household income of $79,747, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. 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 Hammonton?

Hammonton averages 41.8°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 19.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hammonton?

Hammonton, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08037.

What is the population of Hammonton?

The population of Hammonton, New Jersey is 14,732 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hammonton?

Key numbers for living in Hammonton: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $297,200, median household income $79,747, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hammonton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.