At a Glance
Median Income
$77,516
$40,216 per capita
Home Value
$237,600
Zillow: $349,167
Median Rent
$1,814/mo
46.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
208/100K
2,233/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
11.8% smoking rate
How Absecon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Absecon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Absecon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Absecon residents earn a median household income of $77,516 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,216. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Absecon is $237,600 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,167. Median rent is $1,814/month, with 46.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Absecon reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,233/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Absecon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Absecon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population9,099
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,645/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,516
Per Capita$40,216
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,600
Rent$1,814
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$349,167
Housing Units3,755
Rent Burden46.1%
Crime
F
Violent208/100K
Property2,233/100K
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Absecon was founded in 1872.
The median home in Absecon was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 830 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.