The Town FilesNewfield, New Jersey
Borough in Gloucester County · population 1,774 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $259,400
- Household income
- $104,107
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 40.8
Newfield is a borough of 1,774 people in Gloucester County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $259,400, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 97% of New Jersey towns, better for families than 83% of New Jersey towns.
How Newfield 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 Newfield is worth $259,400, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $104,107, which is more affordable than 96% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,510 a month. 91.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newfield | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $259,400 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,510 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $104,107 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.4% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Newfield
| People | Newfield | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 28.3 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 94.6% |
Weather in Newfield
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 25.4°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.3 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newfield since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 10, 1990 about 5.0 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 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 10, 2008.
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 Newfield itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Newfield
1 public school with 355 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Road School | 3-4 | 355 | 11.1 |
Towns near Newfield
- Malaga, NJ3.2 mi · 1,475 people · home $236,300
- Franklin, NJ3.4 mi · 16,380 people · home $306,800
- Buena, NJ3.8 mi · 4,501 people · home $256,800
- Franklinville, NJ5.7 mi · 1,927 people · home $268,100
- Victory Lakes, NJ5.9 mi · 1,999 people · home $271,800
- Vineland, NJ6.0 mi · 60,780 people · home $240,700
- Pittsgrove, NJ6.4 mi · 8,777 people · home $302,500
- Collings Lakes, NJ7.2 mi · 1,501 people · home $217,200
Newfield questions
Is Newfield, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newfield scores better for retirees than 54% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 80%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in Newfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Newfield is valued at $259,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,107, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,510 a month.
What is the weather like in Newfield?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 13.3 inches of snow.
Does Newfield get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 10, 1990. 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)