Richwood, New Jersey
Richwood is a community of 3,197 people in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Why visit Richwood
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Broadway Theatre Of Pitman, Rowan University, Barnsboro Hotel and Jesse Chew House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Richwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Richwood
Richwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, that is split between Harrison Township (with 3,400 of the CDP's residents) and Mantua Township (with 59 of the total). As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP’s population was 3,577, an increase of 118 (+3.4%) from the 3,459 enumerated at the 2010 U.S. census. The community was once known as Mount Pleasant.
From the Wikipedia article Richwood, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks6
Barnsboro Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Hotel in New Jersey, United States of America
Jesse Chew House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Pitman Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Pitman, New Jersey
Richwood Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic school building in Gloucester County, New Jersey
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Whitney Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Glassboro, New Jersey
Heritage Glass Museum
Museum · 3.4 mi
Local history museum in Glassboro, New Jersey
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes29
Mannino's Cucina
Restaurant · Italian · 2.5 mi
126 South Broadway, Pitman
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Bonesaw Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 2.0 mi
570 Mullica Hill Road
Mo-We 12:00-22:00; Th-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Endgrain Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.5 mi
10 Pitman Avenue
Mo-Sa 08:00-15:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Reggina Gelato & Espressor Bar
Ice cream · 0.5 mi
498 Mullica Hill Road, Mullica Hill
Fr 16:00-20:00, Sa 13:00-20:00, Su 13:00-19:00
Tokyo Mandarin Mullica Hill
Restaurant · 2.6 mi
141 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
William Heritage Winery
Brewery and winery · 0.5 mi
480 Mullica Hill Road, Mullica Hill
Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00, Su 12:00-18:00
17 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
Richwood Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Healthcare3
Map of Richwood
139 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 25°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 5.1 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 46°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 37°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 30°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Glassboro 2 Ne (4 mi away), rain and snow from Pitman 0.1 W, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Gloucester County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-07-22: Severe Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Mullica Hill 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Pitman 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Glassboro 3 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Clayton 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Oak Valley 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Mickleton 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Mount Royal 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Woodbury 8 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Blackwood 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Sicklerville 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 836 Lambs Road, Richwood, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pitman Grove Center, Smallbones, Public domain
- St Toms NJ, Smallbones, Public domain
- Whitney Mansion (Hollybush), BobGalasso, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JESSE CHEW HOUSE(1), Ton2cats, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barnsboro-Hotel-Barnsboro-NJ-USA, Opusiv, Public domain
- Richwood Methodist Church, Richwood, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bunce Hall8 small, Drhamso at Turkish Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
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