RANK #481 / 1001 NAT · #8 / 21 NJ · POP 527,257
1YR FORECAST: +2.5%
5YR OUTLOOK: +28%
Haddonfield, a borough within Camden County, New Jersey, offers a blend of historic charm and modern amenities, with its downtown featuring shops, restaurants, and breweries in historic buildings. Located in Southern New Jersey, Camden County borders Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to its northwest, with the Delaware River forming part of the boundary. Commuting to Philadelphia is facilitated by the PATCO Speedline, which connects several county towns to Center City in under 25 minutes, and various bus routes. The county also features extensive outdoor recreation opportunities, including the popular Cooper River Trail and the Circuit Trails network for walking and biking.
Life in Camden County attracts families and young professionals, with public schools generally performing above average. The economy is significantly shaped by its role as a hub for healthcare, education, and innovation, with major institutions and corporations contributing to job opportunities. Recent economic developments have focused on infrastructure improvements and residential growth, alongside continued investment in healthcare and educational sectors. The county's diverse communities offer a range of living experiences, from bustling areas like Cherry Hill to smaller, historic towns.
Camden County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices +4.8% YoY, population +0.6%, wages +2.7%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
See all 414 Idiosyncratic Markets counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Below-average climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 10.3x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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DRPA and PATCO 5-year Capital Plan (Camden County share)
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and PATCO
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$800M | Planned |
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Camden County Infrastructure Program
Camden County Board of Commissioners
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$161M | Under Construction |
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ResinTech Global Headquarters & Manufacturing Plant
ResinTech, Inc.
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$140M | Operating |
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Camden City Microgrid
Camden Municipal Utility Authority
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$50M | Under Construction |
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Matrix Business Center – Admiral Wilson (Warehouse 1)
Matrix Development
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$50M | Under Construction |
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Camden Waterfront Redevelopment (Riverfront Prison and Weeks Marine sites)
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
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$50M | Proposed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Camden County scores 52/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 1001 U.S. counties (#481). Median household income is $88,755 and job growth is running at +0.6%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
Housing in Camden County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $287,100 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.31, with rents averaging $1,402/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Camden County's population is growing — up +0.6% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of +0.6%). Home values shifted +4.8% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.23% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Camden County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.