At a Glance
Median Income
$36,220
$24,153 per capita
Home Value
$189,600
Zillow: $223,298
Median Rent
$1,084/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
32.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
20.1% smoking rate
How Atlantic City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atlantic City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Atlantic City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Atlantic City residents earn a median household income of $36,220 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,153. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.5% 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 Atlantic City is $189,600 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,298. Median rent is $1,084/month, with 34.1% 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 1959.
Education
20.5% of adults in Atlantic City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atlantic City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population38,486
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density3,577/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born29.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
F
Median Income$36,220
Per Capita$24,153
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty32.5%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
B+
Home Value$189,600
Rent$1,084
Ownership30.1%
Zillow$223,298
Housing Units20,641
Rent Burden34.1%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+76.1%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Atlantic City was founded in 1854.
The median home in Atlantic City was built in 1959.
20.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
29.6% 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.