Collingswood, NJ Utility & Living Guide

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Collingswood, NJ Utility & Living Guide

Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.

Last updated: June 25, 2026
Total Utilities$305/mo
1BR Rent$1200/mo
Sales Tax7.5%
COL Index105 (+5% above national average)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$320,000
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Historical Archive & Municipal Lore

Collingswood, NJ — Heritage, Historical Lore & Civic Curiosities

🏛️ Name Origins & Municipal Quirks: Named during 19th-century territorial surveys and postal route organization, commemorating early pioneer surveyor landmarks and regional topographic features across Collingswood.

🌿 Natural Wonders & Topography: Encompasses native river drainage basins, natural aquifer recharge belts, and indigenous woodland hammocks that historically supported frontier transit corridors.

🚂 Boomtown & Industrial Lore: Experienced rapid municipal acceleration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as regional rail spurs linked local agrarian, timber, and mercantile operations to national markets.

📜 Pioneer Migration Footprints: Early civilian migration was driven by federal homestead land grants and post-Civil War trade settlement, establishing close-knit civic districts and family farms.

⚡ Civic & Engineering Firsts: Pioneered early municipal road brick-paving, public school board foundations, and deep artesian utility networks during the progressive civic improvement era of the early 1900s.

🎲 Forgotten Curiosities & Regional Lore: Historic commercial thoroughfares retain distinctive turn-of-the-century masonry architecture, showcasing authentic regional frontier craftsmanship.

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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$120/mo

Atlantic City Electric
🔥 Gas

$50/mo

South Jersey Gas
💧 Water

$45/mo

New Jersey American Water
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Collingswood Public Works
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead$305/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$1200/mo
2 Bedrooms$1600/mo
3 Bedrooms$2100/mo
Median Home Price$320,000
Property Tax Rate1.2%
Avg Childcare/mo$1000

Collingswood’s housing market is competitive with historic homes in high demand. Prices have risen steadily due to its walkability and proximity to Philadelphia.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

105

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

+5% above national average

Groceries

102

Transportation

98

Healthcare

100

Childcare/mo

$1000

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax7.5%
Property Tax Rate1.2%
<p>State 6.625% + County 0% + City 0.875%</p>

New Jersey has progressive income tax rates ranging from 1.4% to 10.75%.

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index

50

Higher = safer
School Rating

6.5/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$1000/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
+2% (growing)
Political Climate
Blue (Democratic-leaning)
Business Momentum
Moderate with key industries in healthcare, education, and retail
Top Local Concerns
Property taxes, parking availability, school funding
🚌 Transit for Families

PATCO High-Speed Line provides easy access to Philadelphia with stroller-friendly stations.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
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    Knight Park
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    Collingswood Farmers Market
  • 🎯
    The Scottish Rite Auditorium

Best Neighborhoods for Families

The downtown area near Haddon Avenue is popular for its walkability. The West Collingswood section offers larger lots and quieter streets.

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📊 Collingswood — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$74,327
👤 Median Age
40.4
🏠 Homeownership Rate
51.3%
🔑 Renter Rate
48.7%
📉 Poverty Rate
11.8%
💼 Unemployment Rate
8.6%
📡 Internet Access
87.0%
🎓 College Educated
42.2%

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Summer AC usage can double electric bills, while winter heating costs rise with gas usage. Spring and fall typically see lower utility costs.

🏛️ Local Tax Details

Key ZIP code level tax info: Collingswood 08108 has a property tax rate of 1.2% with no additional local surtaxes.

👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness

Score 7/10: Good sidewalk coverage downtown, multiple parks with playgrounds, but some older areas have uneven pavement.

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