What are the schools like in Runnemede, NJ?

Runnemede is served primarily by Runnemede Public School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.

What is the median household income in Runnemede?

The median household income in Runnemede, NJ is $85,700 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.7%.

What is the weather like in Runnemede, NJ?

Runnemede has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Runnemede, NJ affordable or expensive?

Runnemede's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Runnemede is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $186,800 and the median rent is $1,326 per month.

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

Runnemede has a violent crime rate of 82.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1934.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Runnemede, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Runnemede is a small town of 8,307 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $85,700 and a 7.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Runnemede stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-).

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

All Runnemede 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

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

Metric	Runnemede, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$186,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,326	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,700	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Runnemede's violent crime rate is 82.1 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

82.1 /100k

Property Crime

1934.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Runnemede is served primarily by Runnemede Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Runnemede, NJ	National Avg
School District	Runnemede Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Runnemede sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Runnemede, NJ
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.9"

Demographics

Metric	Runnemede, NJ	National Avg
Population	8,307	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Glendora, NJ 1 mi Bellmawr, NJ 1 mi Barrington, NJ 2 mi Haddon Heights, NJ 2 mi Mount Ephraim, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Runnemede

Runnemede, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08078

Runnemede vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Runnemede, NJ affordable or expensive?

Runnemede's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Runnemede roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $186,800 and median rent is $1,326/month.

What is the crime rate in Runnemede, NJ?

Runnemede's violent crime rate is 82.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1934.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Runnemede?

Public schools in Runnemede are operated by Runnemede Public School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Runnemede, NJ a good place to live?

Runnemede, NJ has a population of 8,307, a median household income of $85,700, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%. 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 Runnemede?

Runnemede averages 41.3°F in January and 86.8°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 Runnemede?

Runnemede, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08078.

What is the population of Runnemede?

The population of Runnemede, New Jersey is 8,307 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Runnemede?

Key numbers for living in Runnemede: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $186,800, median household income $85,700, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Runnemede side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.