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Elk Township
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
Philadelphia

Elk Township

#11 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Gloucester County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 2 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Elk Township is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 4,135. Elk Township is in Gloucester County. Living in Elk Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Elk Township and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Elk Township are highly rated.
    About Elk Township...
    Population
    4,135
    Suburb of
    Philadelphia
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $224,900
    National
    $217,500
    Median Rent
    $1,272
    National
    $1,062
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      8%
    • Own
      92%
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    Elk Township Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      24
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      120
      500.1
    • Theft
      575.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      48
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      12%
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    Working in Elk Township

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $86,591
    National
    $62,843
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    Elk Township Reviews

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