Craig Leib Memorial Field, Laurel Springs, NJ, Nov. 2024, 2024
Laurel Springs’s story
135 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2024.
- 1891Laurel Springs is settled
Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,999
2025 Census estimate · +1.4% since 2020
Typical home
$345K
+5% in a year
Household income
$119K
median
Median age
36.9
years
Jobs based here
120
A commuter town
Is Laurel Springs a good place to live?
Laurel Springs’ best subject grades are an A+ for walkability and an A for health and incomes. On cost of living, just 33 of New Jersey’s 530 towns do better. Laurel Springs's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 97% of U.S. towns. Only 42 of New Jersey’s 530 towns score lower on the outdoors. Laurel Springs has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Laurel Springs stand out
Where Laurel Springs beats most towns.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Laurel Springs for work
Where Laurel Springs’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
120jobs based in Laurel Springs
2%of working residents work in town
10 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Laurel Springs grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New Jersey), ordered by how far Laurel Springs is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 13.7 of 20; 4.1% of households have no carA+Open →HealthJefferson Stratford Hospital 0.5 miles awayAOpen →Jobs & incomeAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 32% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →SchoolsB+Open →Cost of livingC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4% conserved landB−Open →HistoryB−Open →Civic life1.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 252 attractions →USS New Jersey and 174 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Laurel Springs. Close and well known come first.
Big draw11 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw10 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw10 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw14 mi Park & preservePine Barrens
Big draw12 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw14 mi MuseumEastern State PenitentiarySources: 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 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Laurel Springs: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Laurel Springs, and how to reach them.
PowerAtlantic City Electric25.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNew Jersey American WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpMondayTrash dayTown site
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.govWho runs elections hereCamden County ClerkCamden County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code0802108021 100%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 Laurel Springs.
HealthA
Residents of Laurel Springs are healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Laurel Springs beats the New Jersey average on 12 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 20% of Laurel Springs adults binge drink, above both New Jersey’s towns (16%) and U.S. towns (16%). 27% of adults have obesity in Laurel Springs.
89%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Laurel Springs | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 28% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 35% |
32 measures vs. New Jersey
12 better18 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Laurel Springs | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.7% | 11.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.1% | 14.3% |
| More binge drinkers | 19.6% | 15.5% |
Jefferson Stratford Hospital
0.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB+
On state tests, Laurel Springs’ schools beat 65% of New Jersey districts
Its public schools are run by the Laurel Springs School District. Its one school is below.
65%of NJ districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Springs SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 179 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NJ on state tests
HousingCost of living grade C+
The typical home in Laurel Springs is valued at about $345K
The typical Laurel Springs home is worth about $345,000, up 5% in a year, 40% below the New Jersey typical home. At $1,181 a month, Laurel Springs’ median rent is below the New Jersey town median ($1,778 a month) and near the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
$345KZillow home value
| Laurel Springs | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,181 a month | $1,778 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 80% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Laurel Springs$345K
New Jersey$575K
+5%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Laurel Springs’ workers commute out
Most working residents leave Laurel Springs for work: only 2% work in town. Jobs based in Laurel Springs fell to 120 in 2023, 68 fewer than in 2013. The median household income in Laurel Springs is $119,000.
2%work in town
| Laurel Springs | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 30 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Laurel Springs2%
Philadelphia15%
Cherry Hill Township6%
Voorhees Township5%
Mount Laurel Township5%
10 mi
median commute distance
120
jobs based in Laurel Springs
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 97% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Laurel Springs faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Laurel Springs since 2011.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 2011
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Laurel Springs has four seasons and pleasant summers
Laurel Springs has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 26° and about 22 inches of snow falls in a winter.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–44°
Spring43–64°
Summer65–85°
Fall48–67°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Laurel Springs
Laurel Springs's reported crime rate is below New Jersey's. Laurel Springs’ violent crime rate is 0 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
| Laurel Springs | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.8 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 9.1 per 1,000 residents | 10.4 | 13.1 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Laurel Springs0
New Jersey2.3
U.S.3.9
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Laurel Springs9.1
New Jersey15.5
U.S.19.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2023
18
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
Younger than New Jersey overall
People 65 and older are 13% of residents (17% statewide); children under 18 are 26% of residents (22% statewide). 40% of Laurel Springs adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
36.9median age · NJ 40.1
| Laurel Springs | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26% | 21% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 13% | 18% | 18% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | 42 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 40% | 45% | 29% |
Laurel SpringsNew JerseyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school27%
Some college20%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s29%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8 points. Across New Jersey, 50.8% of residents are women.
| Laurel Springs | NJ | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.4% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.4% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.6% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.1% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.4% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.2% | 9.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.8% | 25.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.5% | 15% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.9% | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 28.8% | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.7% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,000, single groups can be off by several points
4.5%conserved
4.5%
conserved · 13 of 292 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Craig Leib Memorial Field | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Laurel Springs
19pages on Laurel Springs
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 65% of NJ districts · 1 schoolSafety0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2023)HealthABetter than NJ on 12 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$345K typical home · up 5% in a yearWork & commuteA$119K median household income · 120 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 32% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
15 within 15 miles of the center of Laurel Springs
Camden County CollegeCommunity college · Public · Blackwood3 mi$4,320 in-state tuitionRowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester CampusCommunity college · Public · Sewell6.7 mi$5,160 in-state tuitionRowan UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Glassboro9.8 mi$16,574 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Laurel Springs residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New Jersey.
About Laurel Springs
Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, US
Laurel Springs is a borough in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,978, an increase of 70 (+3.7%) from the 2010 census count of 1,908, which in turn reflected a decline of 62 (−3.1%) from the 1,970 counted in the 2000 census. Laurel Springs was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 2, 1913, from portions of Clementon Township, based on the results of a referendum held on May 1, 1913. The borough was named for its therapeutic springs situated in laurel groves. In 2021, the borough had the 11th-highest property tax rate in New Jersey, with an equalized rate of 4.803% in 2020, c…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1913
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 85 ft
Laurel Springs’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Laurel Springs.
LindenwoldStratfordLaurel Springs
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NJ rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Springs | — | — | C+ | — | B+ | A |
| Lindenwold | #439 | D− | C | C− | D− | C− |
| Stratford | #209 | B+ | C | B+ | C+ | B+ |
Laurel Springs has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Laurel Springs reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Laurel Springs with a neighbor →
Questions about Laurel Springs
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Laurel Springs, NJ expensive?
That is 3.8 years of the area's median household income ($91,289 across the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.