At a Glance
Median Income
$36,220
$24,153 per capita
Home Value
$189,600
Zillow: $213,186
Median Rent
$1,084/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
859/100K
4,623/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
32.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
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
2.3 / 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 7.5% (108% 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 $213,186. 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.
Safety & Crime
Atlantic City reports 859 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 126% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,623/100K. The murder rate is 29.3/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,220
Per Capita$24,153
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty32.5%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
B+
Home Value$189,600
Rent$1,084
Ownership30.1%
Zillow$213,186
Housing Units20,641
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent859/100K
Property4,623/100K
Murder29.3/100K
Assault269/100K
Burglary346/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
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.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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