The Town FilesSomerdale, New Jersey
Borough in Camden County · population 5,566 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $224,600
- Household income
- $85,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 42.3
Somerdale is a borough of 5,566 people in Camden County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $224,600, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 77% of New Jersey towns, more vibrant than 74% of New Jersey towns, more walkable than 72% of New Jersey towns.
How Somerdale 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 Somerdale is worth $224,600, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $85,625, which is more affordable than 94% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,097 a month. 71.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Somerdale | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,600 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,097 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $85,625 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.4% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Somerdale
| People | Somerdale | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.1% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.3% | — |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 94.6% |
Weather in Somerdale
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 25.9°F. About 49.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.9 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Somerdale 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 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 9, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 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 Somerdale itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Somerdale
2 public schools with 1,325 students, about 11.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling High School | 9-12 | 881 | 12.2 |
| Somerdale Park School | PK-8 | 444 | 10.1 |
Towns near Somerdale
- Magnolia, NJ1.1 mi · 4,352 people · home $238,800
- Stratford, NJ1.2 mi · 6,981 people · home $273,800
- Echelon, NJ1.5 mi · 11,896 people · home $328,600
- Lawnside, NJ1.6 mi · 2,955 people · home $240,700
- Ashland, NJ2.2 mi · 8,513 people · home $336,200
- Barrington, NJ2.3 mi · 7,075 people · home $273,200
- Glendora, NJ2.4 mi · 4,784 people · home $249,900
- Lindenwold, NJ2.5 mi · 21,641 people · home $173,600
Somerdale questions
Is Somerdale, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Somerdale scores better for retirees than 4% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 31%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Somerdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Somerdale is valued at $224,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,625, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,097 a month.
What is the weather like in Somerdale?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 25.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.3 inches of precipitation a year and 21.9 inches of snow.
Does Somerdale get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Somerdale 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)