Why Live in Hammonton
Hammonton, known as the Blueberry Capital of the World, offers small-town living with a unique charm that keeps residents around for decades. The town's business district is lively, supported by through traffic between Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore. Hammonton is safer than the national average, with both violent and property crime rates lower than state and national figures. The neighborhood features preserved 20th-century homes, including National homes, bungalows, and grand Queen Annes, alongside New Traditional single-family and townhome developments. Hammonton High School, part of the highly rated Hammonton School District, offers dual credit courses in partnership with local colleges. Bellevue Avenue is the heart of downtown, lined with old-fashioned facades housing trendy businesses, family-owned restaurants, and seasonal roadside markets. Attractions include Hammonton Lake Park, Wharton State Forest, and the Eagle Theatre. Major thoroughfares like the Atlantic City Expressway and White Horse Pike connect Hammonton to Atlantic City and Philadelphia, both over 30 miles away. Public transit options include NJ Transit’s Atlantic City Line and buses along Bellevue Avenue. The town hosts annual events like the Red, White & Blueberry Festival and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival, celebrating its Italian heritage with parades, food, and fireworks. Hammonton experiences four temperate seasons, with the best months for fresh blueberries being June and July.
Home Trends in Hammonton, NJ
On average, homes in Hammonton, NJ sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Hammonton, NJ over the last 12 months is $370,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$370,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$390,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$365,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$225,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$228
Number of Homes for Sale
33
Last 12 months Home Sales
219
Median List Price
$383,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%