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Living in Evesham, NJ

Suburb in New Jersey

Evesham is a suburb in New Jersey, home to about 48,000 people, with 3.2 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are a mix of apartments and houses.

Is Evesham a good place to live? Pros and cons

👍 Pros

  • Strong healthcare: 10 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
  • Safe: violent crime is 0.2× the US rate (FBI 2019)
  • Highly educated: 53% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7 research universities are within 31 mi
  • Easy flying: PHL is 18 mi away

👎 Cons

  • Higher taxes: about $2,267 state income tax per resident, 2.45% property tax

Whether it's a good place for you depends on what you value. Take the quiz to see how Evesham ranks against your own priorities.

Key facts

Population
48,000
3.2 million within 31 mi
Winter / summer highs
44°F / 85°F
Average daily highs · 24″ snow a year
3-bedroom home
$428k
Typical value (Zillow)
3-bedroom rent
$2,170/mo
Incl. utilities (HUD)
Cost of living
103
US average = 100 (BEA)
Taxes
$2,267
State income tax per resident · 2.45% property tax
Safety
0.2× US
Violent crime vs US (FBI 2019)
Natural disasters
13 since 2000
Declared in the county · mainly flooding
Top-rated hospitals
10
4–5★ within 31 mi (CMS)
Public schools
Good
Tests above US average · 12 students per teacher
Adults with a degree
53%
7 research universities within 31 mi
Nearest major airport
PHL
18 mi away

Living in Evesham: common questions

What is the cost of living in Evesham?

A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $428k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,170 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 103, where the US is 100).

What are taxes like in Evesham?

New Jersey collects about $2,267 in state income tax per resident, and homeowners here pay about 2.45% of their home's value in property tax each year.

Is Evesham safe?

Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.2× in FBI 2019 data).

How are the schools in Evesham?

Public schools in Evesham test above the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 12 students per teacher.

What is the weather like in Evesham?

Evesham has cold winters: winter days average around 44°F and summer days around 85°F, with roughly 24″ of snow a year.

Does Evesham get natural disasters?

Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding: 13 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.35 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.

What is the nearest major airport to Evesham?

The nearest major airport is PHL, about 18 mi away.

How Evesham scores

Each bar compares Evesham with the other 1,990 places in Best Life Fit Me. A dot shows where it sits between two ends, such as major metro and small town; neither end is better. Coloured bars run from poor (red) to excellent (green).

🏙️City sizeBig city Major metroSmall town
🏘️Urban or quietUrban & suburban mix Dense & urbanQuiet / rural
🚶Getting aroundSome transit Walk & transitCar essential
🌲Culture or natureStrong culture scene Culture & nightlifeNature on the doorstep
🌡️ClimateCold winters Warm all yearLong, snowy winters
💰Cost of livingAverage cost Very expensiveVery affordable
⏱️PaceModerate pace Very fast-pacedSlow & calm
🤝CommunityFriendly community AnonymousTight-knit community
🏡HousingApartments & houses ApartmentsHouses with yards
🏷️Affordable housingAverage
💸Low taxesPoor
💼Job marketGood
🏥HealthcareExcellent
🏫SchoolsGood
🎓EducationExcellent
🧸Kids & familyGood
🐕Dog-friendlyAverage
⛰️OutdoorsAverage
🎭CultureAverage
👮SafetyVery safe
🌪️Few natural disastersGood
☀️SunnyAverage
🌤️Mild summersGood
✈️AirportExcellent

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Sources: US Census ACS 2019–2023, Census State Tax Collections FY2025, Zillow 3-bedroom ZHVI, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, FBI 2019, FEMA National Risk Index v1.20, OpenFEMA disaster declarations, NOAA Normals 1991–2020, NASA POWER, CMS, NCES IPEDS 2023, IMLS, OpenStreetMap. How scores work.