Overview
Hammonton is a town in Atlantic County, New Jersey, best known as the “Blueberry Capital of the World” by locals. Retirees that are seeking a quaint town on the East Coast with all four seasons will surely appreciate Hammonton.
Climate & Geography
Hammonton has a humid subtropical climate. The average annual high temperature is in the mid 60s and the average annual low temperature is in the low 40s. The average annual precipitation is roughly 45 inches of rainfall.
Hammonton is primarily flat with a good amount of forestry, including Wharton State Forest, which covers half of the town. The Delaware River flows on the northwest of the town. The larger city of Philadelphia is approximately 35 miles northwest.
Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment
There are a great amount of wineries and vineyards in the area, such as Sharrott Winery, White Horse Winery, Plagido’s Winery, Tomasello Winery, and Dimatteo Vineyards. Active adults frequently take a stroll and bike ride through Penny Pot Park. There are also theaters and event centers scattered throughout the town. The larger city of Philadelphia is near enough for residents to take day trips and explore a wider variety of activities.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The median home cost is well above the national median. Food expenses are above average. An average effective property tax rate is 2.40 percent. This is significantly higher than the national average of 1.19 percent. Most retirement income is taxable besides military pensions, while Social Security is not taxed.
Health Care
There are three highly ranked medical centers and hospitals located within 25 miles of Hammonton. They are Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Inspira Medical Center-Vineland, and Inspira Medical Center-Woodbury.
Virtua Voorhees Hospital is regionally ranked and ranked high performing in five adult procedures and conditions. Inspira Medical Center-Vineland is ranked high performing in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure. Inspira Medical Center-Woodbury is ranked high performing in heart failure.