The Town FilesOaklyn, New Jersey
Borough in Camden County · population 3,930 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $279,000
- Household income
- $84,394
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 38.1
Oaklyn is a borough of 3,930 people in Camden County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $279,000, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of New Jersey towns, hipper than 95% of New Jersey towns, more walkable than 92% of New Jersey towns.
- #12 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in New Jersey With Little Snow
- #14 in 25 Small Towns in New Jersey With the Oldest Homes
- #16 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in New Jersey
- #16 in The 25 Most Tornado-Prone Small Towns in New Jersey
- #17 in The 25 Hippest Small Towns in New Jersey
- #19 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in New Jersey
How Oaklyn 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 Oaklyn is worth $279,000, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $84,394, which is more affordable than 70% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,246 a month. 65.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oaklyn | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $279,000 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,246 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $84,394 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 65.1% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1943 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Oaklyn
| People | Oaklyn | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.2% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 94.6% |
Weather in Oaklyn
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.9 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oaklyn since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on September 1, 2021 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 23, 1969.
Severe weather in Camden County since 1996
Camden County has been included in 25 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 |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Camden County
Camden County had 205,819 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,051 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Oaklyn itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Oaklyn
3 public schools with 432 students, about 10.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklyn Public School | PK-5 | 270 | 9.0 |
| Clyde S. Jennings Elementary School | K-5 | 124 | 15.5 |
| Collingswood Pre School at Oaklyn | PK-PK | 38 | 9.5 |
Towns near Oaklyn
- Collingswood, NJ0.9 mi · 14,186 people · home $380,400
- Audubon, NJ0.9 mi · 8,707 people · home $307,400
- Haddon, NJ1.0 mi · 15,407 people · home $406,900
- Woodlynne, NJ1.3 mi · 2,902 people · home $142,000
- Westmont, NJ1.5 mi · 13,726 people · home $422,200
- Mount Ephraim, NJ1.7 mi · 4,651 people · home $236,700
- Haddon Heights, NJ1.8 mi · 7,495 people · home $387,300
- Gloucester City, NJ2.1 mi · 11,484 people · home $190,700
Oaklyn questions
Is Oaklyn, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oaklyn scores better for retirees than 11% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 21%. 14.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Oaklyn?
The median owner-occupied home in Oaklyn is valued at $279,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,394, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,246 a month.
What is the weather like in Oaklyn?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 21.9 inches of snow.
Does Oaklyn get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oaklyn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on September 1, 2021. 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)