The Town FilesShamong, New Jersey
Township in Burlington County · population 6,460 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $442,400
- Household income
- $128,271
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 51.3
Shamong is a township of 6,460 people in Burlington County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $442,400, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for families than 93% of New Jersey towns, quieter than 87% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 78% of New Jersey towns.
How Shamong 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 Shamong is worth $442,400, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $128,271, which is more affordable than 65% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $2,228 a month. 93.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Shamong | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $442,400 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,228 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $128,271 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.3% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Shamong
| People | Shamong | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.6% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.1% | — |
| Work from home | 21.4% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 34.0 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 94.6% |
Weather in Shamong
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 23.5°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.5 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Shamong since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 27, 2004 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 27, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 20, 2022.
Severe weather in Burlington County since 1996
Burlington County has been included in 31 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 Burlington County
Burlington County had 211,549 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,647 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Shamong itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Shamong
2 public schools with 663 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Mills Elementary School | PK-4 | 351 | 10.0 |
| Indian Mills Memorial School | 5-8 | 312 | 11.1 |
Towns near Shamong
- Tabernacle, NJ4.2 mi · 6,776 people · home $396,600
- Waterford, NJ6.2 mi · 10,421 people · home $282,000
- Medford Lakes, NJ6.9 mi · 4,264 people · home $402,900
- Leisuretowne, NJ7.6 mi · 3,842 people · home $246,400
- Atco, NJ7.7 mi · 9,058 people · home $275,000
- Medford, NJ7.9 mi · 24,497 people · home $514,800
- Hammonton, NJ9.0 mi · 14,711 people · home $349,800
- Southampton, NJ9.0 mi · 10,317 people · home $314,400
Shamong questions
Is Shamong, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Shamong scores better for retirees than 71% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 87%. 24.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.3).
How much does a house cost in Shamong?
The median owner-occupied home in Shamong is valued at $442,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $128,271, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $2,228 a month.
What is the weather like in Shamong?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 23.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 23.5 inches of snow.
Does Shamong get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Shamong since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 27, 2004. 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)