The Town FilesHammonton, New Jersey
Town in Atlantic County · population 14,711 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $349,800
- Household income
- $78,087
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 41.4
Hammonton is a town of 14,711 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $349,800, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for cycling than 90% of New Jersey towns, quieter than 77% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 77% of New Jersey towns.
How Hammonton ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hammonton is worth $349,800, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $78,087, which is more affordable than 27% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,611 a month. 70.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hammonton | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $349,800 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,611 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $78,087 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.8% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Hammonton
| People | Hammonton | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.2% | — |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.0% | 94.6% |
Weather in Hammonton
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 23.9°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.0 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hammonton since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 16, 2025 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 20, 2022.
Severe weather in Atlantic County since 1996
Atlantic County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Atlantic County
Atlantic County had 125,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,219 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in Hammonton itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Hammonton
4 public schools with 3,258 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammonton High School | 9-12 | 1,318 | 14.0 |
| Hammonton Middle School | 6-8 | 834 | 13.5 |
| Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School | 2-5 | 719 | 10.4 |
| Hammonton Early Childhood Educational Center | PK-1 | 387 | 13.8 |
Towns near Hammonton
- Waterford, NJ6.4 mi · 10,421 people · home $282,000
- Mullica, NJ6.5 mi · 5,816 people · home $295,600
- Winslow, NJ8.0 mi · 39,907 people · home $272,800
- Shamong, NJ9.0 mi · 6,460 people · home $442,400
- Atco, NJ9.1 mi · 9,058 people · home $275,000
- Monroe, NJ10.8 mi · 37,117 people · home $283,100
- Williamstown, NJ10.8 mi · 15,082 people · home $278,600
- Egg Harbor City, NJ11.3 mi · 4,396 people · home $197,100
Hammonton questions
Is Hammonton, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hammonton scores better for retirees than 68% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 77%. 22.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.4).
How much does a house cost in Hammonton?
The median owner-occupied home in Hammonton is valued at $349,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,087, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,611 a month.
What is the weather like in Hammonton?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 23.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 19.0 inches of snow.
Does Hammonton get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hammonton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 16, 2025. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)