RANK #238 / 1001 NAT · #1 / 21 NJ · POP 306,954
1YR FORECAST: +5.3%
5YR OUTLOOK: -1%
Gloucester County, New Jersey, distinguishes itself with its blend of historical significance and natural beauty. Woodbury, the county seat, founded in 1683, is the county's oldest municipality. The county is located in South Jersey, bordering Philadelphia across the Delaware River, with a commute to Center City taking approximately 25 to 30 minutes by car. This area features coastal plains and low-lying rivers, offering outdoor recreation opportunities at places like Scotland Run Park, which spans over 1,300 acres with an 80-acre lake for fishing and boating.
Life in Gloucester County often appeals to families and professionals, with many residents owning their homes. The public schools in the county are generally above average. The local economy is driven by sectors such as manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare. Agriculture also remains a traditional industry, supporting a growing food processing sector. The county has seen investment in infrastructure and technology, contributing to job growth in various industries.
Gloucester County is one of 145 U.S. counties in this market profile — weaker than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +3.8% runs below the profile's typical +4.9%.
See all 145 Heartland Steady Growth counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing looks overvalued at 12.4x — 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).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
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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Logan Township Data Center
Undisclosed
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$500M | Planned |
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American Tower Corp. Data Center (East Greenwich)
American Tower Corp.
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$100M | Proposed |
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EEW AOS Manufacturing Plant (Paulsboro Marine Terminal)
EEW AOS
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$100M | Operating |
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Paulsboro Marine Terminal Deepwater Port Expansion
Gloucester County
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$100M | Under Construction |
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Gloucester Data Center (Camden County, Gloucester Township)
Gloucester Data Center
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$50M | Operating |
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Gloucester County Solar Portfolio (multiple projects)
Various (53 SP Solar Trust, MN8 Energy LLC, Syncarpha Capital / Pacolet Milliken LLC, NJR Clean Energy Ventures)
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$50M | Operating/Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
With a Boom Town Index score of 76/100, Gloucester County sits in the upper half of all 1001 ranked counties. Employment is expanding at +2.7%, and median household income stands at $105,115 — indicators that suggest solid fundamentals even if it's not among the fastest-growing counties in NJ.
Housing in Gloucester County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $310,400 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.34, with rents averaging $1,531/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Gloucester County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +0.8% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +2.7% clip — and home values reflect that momentum, rising +3.8% over the past 12 months.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.43% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Gloucester County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.