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Deerfield StreetNJ

A town of 322, settled in 1802.

Is Deerfield Street a good place to live?

Deerfield Street’s average commute is 14 minutes, below both the New Jersey town median (30 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 469 New Jersey towns we compare, none has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Deerfield Street. Deerfield Street has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

322 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
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Getting set up

Moving to Deerfield Street: who provides what

Deerfield Street is unincorporated, so Cumberland County and regional agencies provide most services.

PowerAtlantic City Electric25.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet3 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCumberland CountyCumberland County provides services here
SchoolsCumberland Region School DistrictUpper Deerfield Township School District2 districts serve Deerfield Street; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn New Jersey you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereCumberland County ClerkCumberland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP codes08302, 0831808302 84% · 08318 16%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Deerfield Street.

Natural hazards

Deerfield Street stands out in New Jersey and nationally: the FEMA risk score there is lower

FEMA puts 27% of Deerfield Street’s expected hazard losses down to hurricanes, and 23% to inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 91% of U.S. communities.

9risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
9Very low riskLowerHigher
HurricanesInland floodingDrought

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Work & commute

A larger share of residents live below the poverty line in Deerfield Street than in most of New Jersey or the rest of the country

The top destinations are Vineland (20%), Bridgeton (13%) and Upper Deerfield Township (6%). The median household income in Deerfield Street is $102,000. Jobs in Deerfield Street grew by 50 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 59.

0%work in town
Deerfield StreetNew Jersey townsU.S. towns
Below the poverty line33%6.1%9.6%
Median household income$102,000$113,000$80,000

Where working residents work

In Deerfield Street0%
Vineland20%
Bridgeton13%
Upper Deerfield Township6%
Harrison Township4%
13 mi
median commute distance
59
jobs based in Deerfield Street
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Climate

Deerfield Street has four seasons and pleasant summers

A winter brings about 12 inches of snow, with January nights at 25° and July afternoons at 87°.

12″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter27–44°
Spring43–64°
Summer65–85°
Fall47–67°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Deerfield Street is

In Deerfield Street, 36% of adults have obesity. Two figures for adults locally: 19% report frequent mental distress, 30% get no exercise outside work.

Deerfield StreetNew Jersey townsU.S. towns
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)17%12%14%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)19%15%17%
Get no exercise (CDC PLACES)30%22%25%
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)16%11%14%
32 measures vs. New Jersey
0 better16 too close to call16 worse
What stands outDeerfield StreetNJ
More adults with COPD9.3%5.1%
More smokers16.4%10.9%
More adults with heart disease7.8%5.6%
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill
6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Nearby attractions

USS New Jersey and 147 more within 40 miles

Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Deerfield Street. Close and well known come first.

All 201 attractions →
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Deerfield Street

15pages on Deerfield Street
After high school

Colleges nearby

2 within 15 miles of the center of Deerfield Street

A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Deerfield Street for work

Where Deerfield Street’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

20% → Vineland Vineland 20% 13% → Bridgeton Bridgeton 13% 6% → Upper Deerfield Township Upper Deerfield Township 6% 4% → Harrison Township Harrison Township 4% 4% → Deerfield Township Deerfield Township 4% 3% → Millville Millville 3% Deerfield Street · 0% stay
59jobs based in Deerfield Street
0%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

Questions about Deerfield Street

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Deerfield Street, NJ a good place to live?

Deerfield Street has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.