At a Glance
Median Income
$101,976
$46,581 per capita
Home Value
$262,200
Zillow: $368,240
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
14.6% smoking rate
How Atco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Atco a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Atco residents earn a median household income of $101,976 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,581. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,090 business establishments, including 1,066 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atco is $262,200 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,240. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
25.1% of adults in Atco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atco has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population8,037
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density829/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$101,976
Per Capita$46,581
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$34,620M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,328
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,200
Rent
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$368,240
Housing Units3,192
Rent Burden37.1%
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,984/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation121 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Atco was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 1,066 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.