Clementon, NJ — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Camden County · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington · population 5,600

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Rising

Momentum score · 0–100

Where Clementon stands

At or near all-time high. averaging 8.7% annual growth over 5 years.

Median home $311,169

1-year +3.3%

5-yr CAGR +8.7%

vs 5-yr peak +0.0%

Population +1.2%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability

25/100

Very car-dependent

Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.

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Public transit

10/100

Transit limited

Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.

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Remote work fit

61/100

Workable for remote workers

Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 14.3

Buy

At a 14.3 price-to-rent ratio, buying generally beats renting in Clementon on a long-enough horizon. The headline math is that one year of mortgage payments approximates 14.3 years of rent — well below the 15+ threshold where ownership starts to dominate.

How the momentum score breaks down

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Home YoY

67 · w22%

Home 5-yr CAGR

82 · w22%

Distance from peak

90 · w18%

Population growth

68 · w16%

Home 10-yr CAGR

82 · w10%

Long thesis

Clementon has averaged 8.7% annual appreciation over five years and the trend is still live (+3.3% in the last 12 months). When a momentum trade keeps working, the simplest explanation is usually correct: more people want in.

Short thesis

Clementon's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Clementon

Clementon is a city in Camden County, New Jersey, with an estimated population of 5,600. It anchors the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. The population grew 1.2% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Clementon is $311,169 as of 2026-04, up 3.3% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +8.7% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Clementon average $1,817 per month. The composite momentum score is 77 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Multi-year compounder: home values up an average 8.7% per year over the last 5 years — sustained, not a one-year pop.

●Quiet strength: +3.3% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.

●Net positive migration: population up 1.2% per year — demand fundamentals are intact.

●Held the highs: currently +0.0% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

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