Estimated median house or condo value in 2016: $190,886 (it was $105,000 in 2000)
Elmer:
$190,886
NJ:
$328,200
Mean prices in 2016:All housing units: $234,232; Detached houses: $244,844; Townhouses or other attached units: $163,110; In 2-unit structures: $362,098; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $246,251; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $197,849; Mobile homes: $53,054
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Ancestries: German (27.8%), American (11.9%), English (9.6%), Irish (6.8%), Italian (6.4%), European (4.0%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated in 1893
Elevation: 118 feet
Land area: 0.87 square miles.
Population density: 1,566 people per square mile (low).
For population 25 years and over in Elmer:
High school or higher: 93.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
Unemployed: 5.8%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.7 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Elmer borough:
Never married: 32.6%
Now married: 49.8%
Separated: 2.9%
Widowed: 5.3%
Divorced: 9.4%
19 residents are foreign born
This borough:
1.4%
New Jersey:
21.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2016: $4,622 (2.5%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2016: $4,797 (2.3%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Vineland, NJ (11.4 miles , pop. 56,271).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (28.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Elmer-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New Jersey state average. It is 16% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/28/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.9 miles away from the Elmer borough center causedbetween $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
On 7/27/1994, a category F3 tornado 33.7 miles away from the borough center injured 11 peopleand causedbetween $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Elmer-area historical earthquake activity is near New Jersey state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 68.6 miles away from the city center On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.4 miles away from Elmer center On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 304.7 miles away from the city center On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 304.3 miles away from the city center On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 202.5 miles away from Elmer center On 8/22/1992 at 12:20:32, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 3.8 MS, 4.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 261.7 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Salem County (20) is greater than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11 Emergencies Declared: 9
Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Floods: 3, Heavy Rains: 3, Snowstorms: 3, Storms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Water Shortages: 2, Winds: 2, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Birthplace of: Mulford B. Foster - Artist, Todd Barranger - PGA Tour Golf player (born: 10/19/68).
Hospitals and medical centers in Elmer:
INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTER ELMER (Voluntary non-profit - Private, 501 WEST FRONT STREET)
Other hospitals and medical centers near Elmer:
MATER DEI NH (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; NEWFIELD, NJ)
MATER DEI NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; NEWFIELD, NJ)
EAGLEVIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PITTSGROVE, NJ)
PITMAN MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; PITMAN, NJ)
NEW JERSEY VETERANS MEMORIAL VINELAND (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; VINELAND, NJ)
BAYADA NURSES, INC (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; SOUTH VINELAND, NJ)
MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES-WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SEWELL, NJ)
ELMER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $4,007; Location: 120 S. MAIN STREET; 10,761 books; 425 audio materials; 150 video materials; 4 local licensed databases; 22 state licensed databases; 1 print serial subscriptions)
User submitted facts and corrections:
There is a hospital right in Elmer, called Elmer Hospital. It has an excellent reputation, and it is now part of South Jersey Healthcare. added by Carolyn
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 104. This is worse than average.
City:
104
U.S.:
75
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.279. This is about average.Closest monitor was 10.6 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.279
U.S.:
0.293
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 12.6. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
12.6
U.S.:
6.4
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 0.931. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.931
U.S.:
1.912
Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 26.6. This is better than average.Closest monitor was 9.8 miles away from the city center.
City:
26.6
U.S.:
32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 16.3. This is better than average.Closest monitor was 19.9 miles away from the city center.
City:
16.3
U.S.:
20.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 11.1. This is about average.Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.
City:
11.1
U.S.:
9.4
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2012 was 0.0386. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.0386
U.S.:
0.0138
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2016: 11.1%
(8.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.3% for Black residents, 30.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 20.0% for other race residents, 40.0% for two or more races residents)
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
Gay men: 0.0% of all households
17 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000
Banks with branches in Elmer (2011 data):
Century Savings Bank: 121 North Main St Branch at 121 North Main St, branch established on 1962/05/01. Info updated 2009/02/23: Bank assets: $348.4 mil, Deposits: $285.5 mil, headquarters in Vineland, NJ, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Century Bancorp Mhc
Fulton Bank of New Jersey: Elmer Branch at Main Street And Harding Highway, branch established on 1987/06/30. Info updated 2012/02/08: Bank assets: $3,408.9 mil, Deposits: $2,816.1 mil, headquarters in Mount Laurel, NJ, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 74 total offices, Holding Company: Fulton Financial Corporation
The Pennsville National Bank: Elmer Branch at 435 Chestnut Street, branch established on 1986/08/06. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $196.6 mil, Deposits: $176.2 mil, headquarters in Pennsville, NJ, positive income, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Penn Bancshares, Inc.
The First National Bank of Elmer: The First National Bank Of Elmer at 10 South Main Street, branch established on 1903/05/01. Info updated 2010/06/02: Bank assets: $214.2 mil, Deposits: $191.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Elmer Bancorp, Inc.
Harvest Community Bank: Elmer Office Branch at 389 Harding Highway, branch established on 2005/06/30. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $191.3 mil, Deposits: $175.7 mil, headquarters in Pennsville, NJ, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices
Religion statistics for Elmer borough (based on Salem County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Mainline Protestant
7,993
42
Catholic
6,959
6
Evangelical Protestant
4,109
35
Black Protestant
1,467
10
Other
327
3
None
45,228
-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
Aircraft: CESSNA 182H (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 1858X , Serial Number: 18255958, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 12/19/1964 Registrant (Corporation): Salem Aero Club Inc, 153 Route 77, Elmer, NJ 08318
Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 1860V , Serial Number: 14039, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 02/18/1956 Registrant (Individual): Joseph L Newkirk, 153 Route 77, Elmer, NJ 08318
Aircraft: CESSNA 177RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-360-A1B6D (200 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 2156Q , Serial Number: 177RG0556, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 06/21/1974 Registrant (Individual): Jackie M Bowers, 266 Rt 77 Emmanuel, Elmer, NJ 08318
Aircraft: CESSNA 150G (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle) N-Number: 2697J , Serial Number: 15065697, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 11/25/1966 Registrant (Corporation): Salem Aero Club Inc, 153 Highway 77, Elmer, NJ 08318
Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle) N-Number: 6884H , Serial Number: 17265625, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 07/17/1975 Registrant (Individual): John H Coombs, 367 Shirley Rd, Elmer, NJ 08318
Aircraft: DANBROOK R CORBIN JR ACE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 823DP , Serial Number: RAD-01, Year manufactured: 1994, Airworthiness Date: 04/14/2001 Registrant (Individual): Donald B Pensa, 61 Rosenfeldt Ave, Elmer, NJ 08318
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
6
$197,167
5
$119,800
34
$173,118
10
$31,200
8
$178,750
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$170,000
0
$0
1
$180,000
1
$25,000
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$165,000
0
$0
18
$174,278
4
$52,500
2
$105,500
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
0
$0
6
$144,833
1
$57,000
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
3
$224,667
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
4
$184,750
6
$145,833
27
$145,778
13
$61,231
4
$152,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$212,000
4
$192,500
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$169,000
3
$231,333
20
$185,300
5
$19,000
1
$298,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
0
$0
4
$174,250
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$180,000
0
$0
0
$0
1
$20,000
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$99,000
19
$149,158
31
$134,161
14
$50,357
9
$129,778
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
2
$141,000
3
$203,667
5
$62,800
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
4
$173,500
17
$191,176
5
$68,200
2
$213,500
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
0
$0
9
$147,556
1
$212,000
1
$100,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$222,000
3
$149,000
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$183,500
20
$140,600
34
$111,029
18
$47,333
11
$127,455
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
3
$119,667
8
$176,875
1
$50,000
2
$221,500
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
2
$90,500
15
$134,000
5
$70,400
1
$260,000
1
$42,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$153,000
2
$130,500
25
$126,040
1
$27,000
1
$76,000
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
9
$162,889
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2005 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$107,500
15
$109,067
55
$128,564
13
$50,538
8
$94,750
1
$36,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
6
$88,000
1
$72,000
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
7
$96,143
12
$170,333
6
$106,000
3
$48,333
1
$117,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
5
$117,000
16
$159,750
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
3
$173,000
1
$20,000
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
5
$143,600
15
$111,600
35
$105,000
13
$31,462
3
$79,667
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$127,000
1
$90,000
4
$121,000
1
$97,000
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
0
$0
9
$86,778
5
$37,000
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$133,000
11
$146,273
2
$27,500
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
1
$40,000
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
3
$104,333
16
$97,500
54
$90,130
15
$24,867
1
$160,000
6
$91,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$145,000
11
$63,727
1
$70,000
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
2
$82,500
15
$132,800
0
$0
0
$0
1
$81,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
3
$79,333
2
$115,500
19
$100,211
0
$0
0
$0
2
$55,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$135,000
3
$132,667
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2002 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
6
$101,833
15
$74,800
29
$75,379
9
$35,778
3
$101,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
2
$101,500
2
$31,000
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
4
$103,750
18
$77,833
3
$15,000
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$76,000
0
$0
11
$88,909
1
$175,000
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
1
$95,000
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2001 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$97,000
13
$85,000
25
$85,480
16
$27,438
5
$56,600
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$72,000
4
$71,750
2
$18,000
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$123,000
9
$48,333
17
$93,706
8
$28,375
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
2
$50,500
13
$79,385
3
$32,333
1
$86,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
5
$76,600
1
$50,000
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2000 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
4
$76,500
22
$57,955
8
$72,625
10
$20,300
2
$34,500
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$53,000
4
$24,000
3
$74,667
3
$43,333
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$75,000
10
$33,000
10
$71,200
6
$26,333
3
$37,667
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
2
$110,500
6
$74,833
1
$17,000
1
$56,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
1
$140,000
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999 (Based on 1 full tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts:0210.00
Conventional Home Purchase Loans
Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value
Drinking water stations with addresses in Elmer and their reported violations in the past:
ELMER BORO W DEPT (Population served: 1,385, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-12-2013), St Formal NOV issued (APR-12-2013), St Public Notif received (MAY-02-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-13-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-15-2012), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-22-2013)
6 regular monitoring violations
2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents: