What are the schools like in Stratford, NJ?

Stratford is served primarily by Stratford School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1.

What is the median household income in Stratford?

The median household income in Stratford, NJ is $89,200 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Stratford, NJ?

Stratford 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.

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

Q: Is Stratford, NJ affordable or expensive?

Stratford's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stratford is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $219,900 and the median rent is $1,109 per month.

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

Stratford has a violent crime rate of 83.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1158.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stratford, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Stratford is a small town of 6,962 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $89,200 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Stratford stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Stratford 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

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

Metric	Stratford, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$219,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,109	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,200	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stratford's violent crime rate is 83.8 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

83.8 /100k

Property Crime

1158.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Stratford is served primarily by Stratford School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stratford, NJ	National Avg
School District	Stratford School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Stratford, NJ	National Avg
Population	6,962	—
Median Age	39.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hi-Nella, NJ 1 mi Laurel Springs, NJ 1 mi Somerdale, NJ 1 mi Lindenwold, NJ 2 mi Echelon, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Stratford

Stratford, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08084

Stratford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stratford, NJ affordable or expensive?

Stratford's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Stratford roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $219,900 and median rent is $1,109/month.

What is the crime rate in Stratford, NJ?

Stratford's violent crime rate is 83.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1158.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stratford?

Public schools in Stratford are operated by Stratford School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stratford, NJ a good place to live?

Stratford, NJ has a population of 6,962, a median household income of $89,200, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. 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 Stratford?

Stratford 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 Stratford?

Stratford, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08084.

What is the population of Stratford?

The population of Stratford, New Jersey is 6,962 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stratford?

Key numbers for living in Stratford: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $219,900, median household income $89,200, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stratford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.