The Town FilesStockton University, New Jersey
Community in Atlantic County · population 2,428 (2020 Census)
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 20.3
Stockton University is a community of 2,428 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of New Jersey towns, more of a college town than 82% of New Jersey towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of New Jersey towns.
How Stockton University 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
| Housing | Stockton University | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $435,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,774 |
| Median household income | — | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | — | 80.8% |
| Median year built | — | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | — | — |
Who lives in Stockton University
| People | Stockton University | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 20.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 0.0% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 1.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63.5% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | — | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | — | 94.6% |
Weather in Stockton University
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
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stockton University since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 21, 1987 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 1987.
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 Stockton University itself the ACS puts it at 18.9%.
Towns near Stockton University
- Pomona, NJ1.1 mi · 7,416 people · home $279,000
- Cologne, NJ3.2 mi · 1,461 people · home $339,400
- Smithville, NJ3.8 mi · 9,754 people · home $279,200
- Galloway, NJ4.0 mi · 37,813 people · home $298,900
- Absecon Highlands, NJ5.1 mi · 1,414 people · home $334,400
- Oceanville, NJ5.1 mi · 793 people · home $253,100
- Absecon, NJ5.2 mi · 9,137 people · home $286,300
- Port Republic, NJ5.2 mi · 1,101 people · home $462,100
Stockton University questions
Is Stockton University, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stockton University scores better for retirees than 13% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 29%. 0.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 20.3).
What is the weather like in Stockton University?
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 Stockton University get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stockton University since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 21, 1987. 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)