Apartments for rent in Stratford, NJ

A small town in New Jersey, Stratford has approximately 7,000 residents. With an average age of just over 40, the town's population is fairly typical compared to other cities in New Jersey, which has an average age of 39. Renters tend to be in the minority in Stratford, and 77% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $1,029 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Stratford will save around $2,900 compared to the state average.

Compared to the national average, Stratford has a high concentration of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (25%). Furthermore, 14% possess a Bachelor's degree and 5% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. There are three primary industries in Stratford: healthcare, education, and retail. Combined, these industries account for 21% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of around $84K, Stratford workers take home about the same as the average New Jersey resident. Stratford, however, compares more favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 29 minutes, Stratford's commute time is shorter than the state average of about 34 minutes. Many residents (43%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit is used by only 6% of the population. A small percentage of workers commute on foot.