The Town FilesBeckett, New Jersey
Community in Gloucester County · population 4,834 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $313,400
- Household income
- $115,363
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 41.1
Beckett is a community of 4,834 people in Gloucester County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $313,400, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of New Jersey towns, better for cycling than 91% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 81% of New Jersey towns.
How Beckett 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 Beckett is worth $313,400, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $115,363, which is more affordable than 92% of New Jersey towns. 97.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Beckett | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $313,400 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $115,363 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 97.9% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Beckett
| People | Beckett | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.2% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.6% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 94.6% |
Weather in Beckett
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 26.8°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.6 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beckett since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on September 1, 2021 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 10, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 22, 2014.
Severe weather in Gloucester County since 1996
Gloucester County has been included in 28 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 Gloucester County
Gloucester County had 124,439 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,070 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Beckett itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Beckett
3 public schools with 820 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Middle School | 5-8 | 337 | 11.6 |
| Logan Township Elementary School | 1-4 | 302 | 10.1 |
| The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center | PK-K | 181 | 9.1 |
Towns near Beckett
- Woolwich, NJ1.9 mi · 12,577 people · home $456,000
- Swedesboro, NJ2.6 mi · 2,711 people · home $255,900
- Logan, NJ2.7 mi · 6,000 people · home $304,600
- Pilesgrove, NJ4.7 mi · 4,183 people · home $383,300
- Penns Grove, NJ6.1 mi · 4,837 people · home $178,200
- Carneys Point, NJ6.1 mi · 8,637 people · home $201,500
- Linwood, PA6.1 mi · 3,949 people · home $151,400
- Lower Chichester, PA6.1 mi · 3,425 people · home $141,700
Beckett questions
Is Beckett, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Beckett scores better for retirees than 12% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 72%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.1).
How much does a house cost in Beckett?
The median owner-occupied home in Beckett is valued at $313,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $115,363, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Beckett?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 17.6 inches of snow.
Does Beckett get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beckett 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)