The Town FilesElwood, New Jersey
Community in Atlantic County · population 1,215 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $208,900
- Household income
- $85,954
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 59.6
Elwood is a community of 1,215 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $208,900, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks easier by car than 94% of New Jersey towns, better for families than 80% of New Jersey towns, quieter than 73% of New Jersey towns.
How Elwood 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 Elwood is worth $208,900, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $85,954, which is more affordable than 97% of New Jersey towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elwood | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,900 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $85,954 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Elwood
| People | Elwood | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.8% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 22.9 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.2% | 94.6% |
Weather in Elwood
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 23.9°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.0 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elwood since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 16, 2025 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 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 Elwood itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Elwood
2 public schools with 621 students, about 10.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullica Township Primary School | PK-4 | 368 | 9.7 |
| Mullica Township Middle School | 5-8 | 253 | 11.5 |
Towns near Elwood
- Mullica, NJ2.7 mi · 5,816 people · home $295,600
- Sweetwater, NJ4.3 mi · 805 people · home $492,700
- Egg Harbor City, NJ6.0 mi · 4,396 people · home $197,100
- Hamilton, NJ6.3 mi · 27,484 people · home $246,200
- Hammonton, NJ7.1 mi · 14,711 people · home $349,800
- Folsom, NJ7.4 mi · 1,811 people · home $273,700
- Cologne, NJ7.5 mi · 1,461 people · home $339,400
- Newtonville, NJ7.9 mi · 742 people · home $220,700
Elwood questions
Is Elwood, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elwood scores better for retirees than 13% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 73%. 37.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.6).
How much does a house cost in Elwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Elwood is valued at $208,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,954, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Elwood?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 23.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 19.0 inches of snow.
Does Elwood get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 16, 2025. 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)