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Somerdale, NJ

Somerdale, NJ.

Population: 9,606 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Somerdale, NJ is $358,973 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $388,500 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,738/month. 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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$358,973

Median home value

+5.0%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$358,973
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+16.6%
5-year appreciation
+44.4%
10-year appreciation
+102.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$358,973
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
$388,500
Median list price
$375,000
Median price per sqft
$232
1-year sale-price change
+6.1%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
101.9%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,738/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,330/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,890/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,120/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
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Sterling Regional School District, Somerdale School District
Schools include
Sterling High School, Somerdale Park 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
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
4
Nearest Superfund site
Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek (3.4 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)

Annual precipitation
50.6 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
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
606
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
168,858
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
166,007

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (9 mi)
National parks include
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Independence National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Pine Valley Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
32
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
1,968
Housing built before 1970
55.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.0%
Median annual property tax
$8,257
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

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

SomerdaleState medianUS median
Median home value$358,973$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$388,500$555,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$1,738/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,257$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 Somerdale, NJ?
$358,973.
What is the median sale price in Somerdale, NJ?
$388,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Somerdale, NJ?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Somerdale, NJ?
Typical rent: $1,738/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Somerdale, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Somerdale, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Somerdale, 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 Somerdale, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Somerdale, NJ?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek, 3.4 mi.
How many schools serve Somerdale, NJ?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Somerdale, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Somerdale, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Somerdale, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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