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Mount ephraim, NJ

Mount ephraim, NJ.

Population: 5,805 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mount ephraim, NJ is $323,193 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $317,500 after a median 34 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$323,193

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$323,193
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+20.9%
5-year appreciation
+52.0%
10-year appreciation
+115.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$323,193
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$317,500
Median list price
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$243
1-year sale-price change
-2.3%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+2.5%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,900/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,280/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,540/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Raymond W. Kershaw School, Mary Bray Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Welsbach & General Gas Mantle (Camden Radiation) (2.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.5 in
Annual snowfall
2.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
184
Days with Moderate air quality
174
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
211

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
448
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
227,349
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
212,150

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (4 mi)
National parks include
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Independence National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
38
Hospitals include
COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, VIRTUA OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL, VIRTUA MOUNT HOLLY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+113 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
72.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.9%
Median annual property tax
$7,280
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
79.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
176,138
Average weekly wage
$1,247
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
234

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Mount ephraimState medianUS median
Median home value$323,193$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$317,500$555,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,280$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Mount ephraim, NJ?
$323,193.
What is the median sale price in Mount ephraim, NJ?
$317,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Mount ephraim, NJ?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Mount ephraim, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,900/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mount ephraim, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Mount ephraim, NJ in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Mount ephraim, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mount ephraim, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mount ephraim, NJ?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Welsbach & General Gas Mantle (Camden Radiation), 2.9 mi.
How many schools serve Mount ephraim, NJ?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mount ephraim, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mount ephraim, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mount ephraim, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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