What are the schools like in Mount Ephraim, NJ?

Mount Ephraim is served primarily by Mt. Ephraim School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Mount Ephraim?

The median household income in Mount Ephraim, NJ is $81,800 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.2%.

What is the weather like in Mount Ephraim, NJ?

Mount Ephraim has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Mount Ephraim, NJ affordable or expensive?

Mount Ephraim's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mount Ephraim is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $200,400 and the median rent is $1,222 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mount Ephraim, NJ?

Mount Ephraim has a violent crime rate of 126.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 5445.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mount Ephraim, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Mount Ephraim is a small town of 4,638 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $81,800 and a 8.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Mount Ephraim stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Mount Ephraim 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

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

Metric	Mount Ephraim, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$200,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,222	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,800	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Mount Ephraim's violent crime rate is 126.2 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

126.2 /100k

Property Crime

5445.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mount Ephraim is served primarily by Mt. Ephraim School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mount Ephraim, NJ	National Avg
School District	Mt. Ephraim School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mount Ephraim sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 89.3°F in July, with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mount Ephraim, NJ
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	89.3°F
Annual Precipitation	48.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.9"

Demographics

Metric	Mount Ephraim, NJ	National Avg
Population	4,638	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bellmawr, NJ 1 mi Audubon Park, NJ 1 mi Audubon, NJ 1 mi Haddon Heights, NJ 1 mi Brooklawn, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Mount Ephraim

Mount Ephraim, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08059

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Ephraim, NJ affordable or expensive?

Mount Ephraim's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Mount Ephraim roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $200,400 and median rent is $1,222/month.

What is the crime rate in Mount Ephraim, NJ?

Mount Ephraim's violent crime rate is 126.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 5445.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mount Ephraim?

Public schools in Mount Ephraim are operated by Mt. Ephraim School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mount Ephraim, NJ a good place to live?

Mount Ephraim, NJ has a population of 4,638, a median household income of $81,800, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%. 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 Mount Ephraim?

Mount Ephraim averages 41.6°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches with about 21.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mount Ephraim?

Mount Ephraim, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08059.

What is the population of Mount Ephraim?

The population of Mount Ephraim, New Jersey is 4,638 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mount Ephraim?

Key numbers for living in Mount Ephraim: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $200,400, median household income $81,800, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Ephraim side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.