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Gloucester, New Jersey, in Camden county, is 6 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The people of the town are in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Gloucester has a population of 64,350.
In Gloucester, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Gloucester had a median family income of $62,992.
In Gloucester, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.
In Gloucester, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Gloucester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
Ratings range from
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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