The Town FilesEast Greenwich, New Jersey
Township in Gloucester County · population 11,706 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $406,700
- Household income
- $148,814
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 40.8
East Greenwich is a township of 11,706 people in Gloucester County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $406,700, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for families than 85% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 73% of New Jersey towns, better for cycling than 71% of New Jersey towns.
How East Greenwich 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 East Greenwich is worth $406,700, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $148,814, which is more affordable than 92% of New Jersey towns. 98.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Greenwich | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $406,700 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $148,814 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 98.6% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in East Greenwich
| People | East Greenwich | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.1% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.0% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 25.4% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 28.0 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 94.6% |
Weather in East Greenwich
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 26.0°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.1 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Greenwich since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on September 1, 2021 about 4.3 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 36 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 24, 1999.
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 East Greenwich itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Towns near East Greenwich
- Gibbstown, NJ3.1 mi · 3,822 people · home $249,100
- Paulsboro, NJ3.4 mi · 6,196 people · home $202,700
- Greenwich, NJ4.0 mi · 4,917 people · home $251,100
- Mantua, NJ4.1 mi · 15,235 people · home $334,500
- Oak Valley, NJ4.5 mi · 3,497 people · home $242,600
- West Deptford, NJ4.6 mi · 22,197 people · home $294,200
- Harrison, NJ4.8 mi · 13,641 people · home $511,300
- Swedesboro, NJ4.8 mi · 2,711 people · home $255,900
East Greenwich questions
Is East Greenwich, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Greenwich scores better for retirees than 42% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 70%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in East Greenwich?
The median owner-occupied home in East Greenwich is valued at $406,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $148,814, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in East Greenwich?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 26.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 23.1 inches of snow.
Does East Greenwich get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Greenwich 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)