Signals
Marlton
Friendly
Opportunity
43 · Bottom 22%
vs42 · Bottom 20%
Climate
72 · Top 42%
vs72 · Top 42%
Physical resilience
76 · Top 30%
vs76 · Top 30%
Housing affordability
81 · Top 49%
vs87 · Top 39%
Access
86 · Bottom 31%
vs86 · Bottom 31%
Economic stability
77 · Top 13%
vs75 · Top 18%
Measured values
| Metric | Marlton | Friendly | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,222 | 11,119 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $109,328 | $127,670 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $54,500 | $50,318 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 1,723/sq mi | 2,280/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $415,700 | $437,800 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,026 | $2,306 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 87.0% | 89.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 4.7% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -3.0% | -3.0% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.9% | 29.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 5.5% | 3.0% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 90°F | 90°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 30°F | 30°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 41.8" | 41.8" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 29 mi | 30 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 44.3 min | 39.1 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 42.9 | 47.5 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
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