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Logan Township’s story
149 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,765 in 1880, 6,000 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 6 maps from 1894 on.
- 1877Logan Township is settled
Photo: Dough4872 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
6,126
2025 Census estimate · +2.2% since 2020
Median home value
$305K
Census ACS
Household income
$114K
median
Median age
39.0
years
Jobs based here
13,199
A job hub
TownGrade
B−
#269 of 466 in NJ
Is Logan Township a good place to live?
Logan Township grades B− overall, 269th among New Jersey's 466 graded towns, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 81% of the country and it is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 79% of U.S. towns. On the other side, the typical home is worth about $305K, 3.3 years of the Philadelphia metro’s $91K median household income. Logan Township’s property crime rate is 25.4 per 1,000 residents, against 7.4 in New Jersey’s towns and 9.9 across U.S. towns. On history, just 23 of New Jersey’s 530 towns do worse.
What makes Logan Township stand out
Where Logan Township beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here13,199
Residents who work3,094
Work
4.3 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 99% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
WalkabilityA−
More walkable than 79% of U.S. towns
3% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
By the sea
Logan Township lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 19% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
19%of expected storm damage is coastal flooding
99thpercentile for coastal flood risk nationally
25paid flood-insurance claims since 1980
5storm & flood disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
How Logan Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New Jersey), ordered by how far Logan Township is from typical.
HealthCrozer Chester Medical Center 4.5 miles awayA−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.3 of 20; 2.5% of households have no carA−Open →Jobs & income$114K median household incomeBOpen →SchoolsBOpen →SafetyC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 43% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 10% conserved landA−Open →HistoryC−Open →Civic life3.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 226 attractions →Lincoln Financial Field and 161 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Logan Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw16 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw15 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw16 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
11 mi Park & preserveSchuylkill RiverSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Schuylkill River: Emy111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Logan Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Logan Township, and how to reach them.
PowerAtlantic City Electric25.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNj American Water - LoganNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpMondayTown pickupTown 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 hereGloucester County ClerkGloucester County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP codes08085, 0801408085 92% · 08014 8%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 Logan Township.
Logan Township draws workers from Philadelphia and beyond, is safe by national standards but not by New Jersey’s and is healthy by national standards but mid-pack in New Jersey.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
About one in eight working residents works right in Logan Township
13,199 jobs are based in Logan Township, 4.3 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. 22% of working residents cross a state line to work, Philadelphia among the top destinations.
Most working residents leave Logan Township for work: only 12% work in town. 16% of Logan Township residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Logan Township has added 4,940 jobs, to 13,199 in 2023.
12%work in town
| Logan Township | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $114,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 30 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Logan Township12%
Philadelphia9%
West Deptford Township3%
Woolwich Township3%
Camden2%
17 mi
median commute distance
13,199
jobs based in Logan Township
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 79% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB
Logan Township’s public schools outperform 62% of New Jersey districts
Its public schools are run by the Logan Township School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
62%of NJ districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Township Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 | 374 | B |
| Logan Middle SchoolTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 258 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NJ on state tests
HealthA−
Logan Township earns an A− for health
Within New Jersey it is less healthy than 59% of the 468 graded towns: New Jersey sets a high bar. Against the 6,540 U.S. towns with household incomes like Logan Township’s, it is healthier than 62%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
40% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Logan Township. Logan Township beats the New Jersey average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 19% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Logan Township.
81%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Logan Township | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 36% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 28% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 16% |
32 measures vs. New Jersey
5 better26 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Logan Township | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.8% | 11.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.8% | 14.3% |
| More adults with depression | 18.9% | 15.1% |
Crozer Chester Medical Center
4.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
41st
percentile among NJ towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Logan Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Logan Township has chilly winters and warm summers. Logan Township’s July high is 88°F.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–44°
Spring44–64°
Summer66–85°
Fall49–67°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More children than New Jersey overall
Logan Township has grown 2.2% since 2020, to 6,126 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 47% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 44% across New Jersey.
39median age · NJ 40.1
| Logan Township | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 47% | 45% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 18% | 18% |
| Median age | 39 years | 42 years | 40.5 years |
Logan TownshipNew JerseyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school30%
Some college9%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s32%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
About 114 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.2 points). Across New Jersey, 50.8% of residents are women.
| Logan Township | NJ | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.6% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.2% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.9% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.7% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.4% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.9% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.9% | 9.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.4% | 25.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 8.6% | 15% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.4% | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 32.1% | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.5% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
OutdoorsA−
Conserved land covers 9.9% of Logan Township
1.5 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. The trail density in Logan Township is 0.1 miles per square mile.
#347for trails in NJ
| Logan Township | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 9.9% | 11% | 4.3% |
9.9%
conserved · 1,679 of 16,927 acres
1.5 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SafetyC+
More crime per resident in Logan Township than in 59% of U.S. towns
At 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports more crime than 76% of New Jersey’s graded towns. Reported crimes rose from 106 to 159 over the last three FBI years, a rise beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
41%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Logan Township0.5
New Jersey2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Logan Township25.4
New Jersey12.7
U.S.15.5
41st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
24th
percentile among NJ towns
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
156
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Logan Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities. Since 1980, 25 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Logan Township.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCoastal floodingEarthquakes
25
paid flood claims since 1980
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Logan Township
19pages on Logan Township
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 62% of NJ districts · 3 schoolsSafetyC+0.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than NJ on 5 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC−Work & commuteB$114K median household income · 13,199 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 43% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
20 within 15 miles of the center of Logan Township
Widener UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Chester, PA4.8 mi$55,730 tuitionSalem Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Carneys Point8.9 mi$6,360 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State BrandywineUniversity or college · Public · Media, PA10.6 mi$15,208 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Logan Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New Jersey.
A job hub
Every workday, about 12,842 people come to Logan Township for work
Where Logan Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
13,199jobs based in Logan Township
12%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Logan Township
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, US
Logan Township is a township in Gloucester County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 6,000, a decrease of 42 (−0.7%) from the 2010 census count of 6,042, which in turn reflected an increase of 10 (+0.2%) from the 6,032 counted in the 2000 census. Logan Township was formed as West Woolwich Township by the New Jersey Legislature on March 7, 1877, from portions of Woolwich Township. That name lasted just less than a year, as the name was changed to Logan Township as of March 6, 1878. The community is named for John Alexander "Black Jack" Logan, a Union Army general who was behind the establishment of Memorial Day as a national ho…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1877
- Area
- 27 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3 ft
Logan Township’s neighbors
8 towns share a border with Logan Township.
Oldmans TownshipGreenwich TownshipPedricktownWoolwich TownshipChesterMarcus HookBeckettTrainerLogan Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NJ rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Township | #269 | B− | C− | C+ | B | A− |
| Oldmans Township | — | — | C | — | B+ | A− |
| Greenwich Township | #179 | A− | B− | A− | C+ | B+ |
| Pedricktown | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Woolwich Township | #150 | A− | D | A | B | A− |
| Beckett | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Oldmans Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Oldmans Township reports no FBI crime data of its own. Pedricktown and Beckett aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Logan Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Logan Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Logan Township, NJ a good place to live?
Logan Township grades B− overall, better than 54% of U.S. towns and #269 of 466 in New Jersey. It grades A− for health, C+ for safety and B for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Logan Township, NJ expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.