The Town FilesCologne, New Jersey
Community in Atlantic County · population 1,461 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $339,400
- Household income
- $128,036
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 65.0
Cologne is a community of 1,461 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $339,400, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks quieter than 100% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 98% of New Jersey towns, better for retirees than 76% of New Jersey towns.
How Cologne 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 Cologne is worth $339,400, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $128,036, which is more affordable than 92% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $2,325 a month. 60.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cologne | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,400 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,325 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $128,036 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 60.0% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cologne
| People | Cologne | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 50.0% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.3% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 11.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 16.9 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 94.6% |
Weather in Cologne
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.4 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Cologne since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 3, 1980.
Severe weather in Atlantic County since 1996
Atlantic County has been included in 36 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 Atlantic County
Atlantic County had 125,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,219 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in Cologne itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Towns near Cologne
- Stockton University, NJ3.2 mi · 2,428 people · home —
- Pomona, NJ3.5 mi · 7,416 people · home $279,000
- McKee City, NJ4.1 mi · 9,758 people · home $218,100
- Egg Harbor City, NJ4.9 mi · 4,396 people · home $197,100
- Mays Landing, NJ6.0 mi · 5,603 people · home $263,700
- Smithville, NJ6.9 mi · 9,754 people · home $279,200
- Hamilton, NJ6.9 mi · 27,484 people · home $246,200
- Galloway, NJ7.2 mi · 37,813 people · home $298,900
Cologne questions
Is Cologne, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cologne scores better for retirees than 76% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 100%. 50.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 65.0).
How much does a house cost in Cologne?
The median owner-occupied home in Cologne is valued at $339,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $128,036, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $2,325 a month.
What is the weather like in Cologne?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 17.4 inches of snow.
Does Cologne get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Cologne in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)