The Town FilesAtco, New Jersey
Community in Camden County · population 9,058 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $275,000
- Household income
- $105,847
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 44.2
Atco is a community of 9,058 people in Camden County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $275,000, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks quieter than 83% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 75% of New Jersey towns, better for first-time buyers than 71% of New Jersey towns.
How Atco 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 Atco is worth $275,000, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $105,847, which is more affordable than 94% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,532 a month. 80.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Atco | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,000 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,532 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $105,847 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.6% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Atco
| People | Atco | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 33.3 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 94.6% |
Weather in Atco
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
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atco since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 9, 2022 about 8.7 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 44 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 20, 2022.
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 Atco itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Atco
4 public schools with 2,548 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow Township High School | 9-12 | 1,296 | 11.8 |
| Winslow Township Middle School | 7-8 | 794 | 12.2 |
| Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center | PK-K | 256 | 10.7 |
| Atco Elementary School | 1-2 | 202 | 8.8 |
Towns near Atco
- Waterford, NJ2.9 mi · 10,421 people · home $282,000
- Berlin, NJ4.3 mi · 7,489 people · home $336,300
- West Berlin, NJ5.0 mi · 2,686 people · home $236,800
- Winslow, NJ5.3 mi · 39,907 people · home $272,800
- Evesham, NJ6.3 mi · 46,826 people · home $397,600
- Medford Lakes, NJ6.4 mi · 4,264 people · home $402,900
- Pine Hill, NJ6.4 mi · 10,743 people · home $204,600
- Medford, NJ6.8 mi · 24,497 people · home $514,800
Atco questions
Is Atco, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Atco scores better for retirees than 42% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 83%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Atco?
The median owner-occupied home in Atco is valued at $275,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,847, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,532 a month.
What is the weather like in Atco?
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 Atco get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atco since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 9, 2022. 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)