Elmer, NJ: Local News, Events & Neighbors

Elmer is a borough in Salem County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,347, a decrease of 48 (−3.4%) from the 2010 census count of 1,395, which in turn reflected an increase of 11 (+0.8%) from the 1,384 counted in the 2000 census. It was the home of the annual Appel Farm Arts and Music Festival, which celebrated its 23rd and final year in 2012.

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Town numbers

ZIP code08318

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Living in Elmer

Housing in Elmer

$357K▲ 1.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Elmer home is worth about $357,000, up 1.9% in a year, 38% below the New Jersey typical home.

Only 3 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Elmer

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Elmer's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Elmer 0

New Jersey 2

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Elmer 1.4

New Jersey 12.7

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Health in Elmer

A⁻

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New Jersey

6better than NJ·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 1▼ 10 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.7%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNJ 14.3% · better 8.5%Fewer uninsured adultsNJ 11.3% · better 19.7%More adults with depressionNJ 15.1% · worse

Care nearby

Inspira Medical Center Mullica HillElmer · 0.4 mi · ER

Completecare Dental ProfessionalsGlassboro · 8.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Elmer · CMS · HRSAHealth in Elmer →

Schools in Elmer

All Elmer schools →

B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Elmer’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 51% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictPittsgrove Township School DistrictSchools1

Elmer Elementary SchoolElementary · Grades K–1 · 197 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.