The Town FilesElsinboro, New Jersey
Township in Salem County · population 1,001 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $254,900
- Household income
- $90,385
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 51.6
Elsinboro is a township of 1,001 people in Salem County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $254,900, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more seaside character than 93% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 87% of New Jersey towns, quieter than 82% of New Jersey towns.
How Elsinboro 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 Elsinboro is worth $254,900, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $90,385, which is more affordable than 89% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,531 a month. 88.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elsinboro | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,900 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,531 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $90,385 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.2% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.6% | — |
Who lives in Elsinboro
| People | Elsinboro | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.1% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 16.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 32.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 94.6% |
Weather in Elsinboro
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 25.6°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.7 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Elsinboro since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 9, 2023 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 9, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 2, 1989.
Severe weather in Salem County since 1996
Salem County has been included in 26 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 Salem County
Salem County had 21,587 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,562 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Elsinboro itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Towns near Elsinboro
- Salem, NJ2.8 mi · 5,296 people · home $79,800
- Quinton, NJ5.7 mi · 2,580 people · home $220,900
- Delaware City, DE5.8 mi · 1,885 people · home $266,900
- Lower Alloways Creek, NJ6.1 mi · 1,717 people · home $248,500
- Pennsville, NJ6.4 mi · 12,684 people · home $214,100
- Mannington, NJ7.7 mi · 1,475 people · home $297,800
- Pennsville, NJ7.9 mi · 12,043 people · home $207,600
- St. Georges, DE8.2 mi · 1,957 people · home $463,200
Elsinboro questions
Is Elsinboro, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elsinboro scores better for retirees than 74% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 82%. 29.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.6).
How much does a house cost in Elsinboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Elsinboro is valued at $254,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,385, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,531 a month.
What is the weather like in Elsinboro?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 25.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 15.7 inches of snow.
Does Elsinboro get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Elsinboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 9, 2023. 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)