At a Glance
Median Income
$68,125
$32,054 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $191,314
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
16.4% smoking rate
How Dividing Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dividing Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dividing Creek a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dividing Creek residents earn a median household income of $68,125 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,054. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,763 business establishments, including 243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dividing Creek is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,314. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
7.3% of adults in Dividing Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dividing Creek 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 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population595
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density488/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,125
Per Capita$32,054
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$8,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$191,314
Housing Units195
Rent Burden15.2%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband62.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Dividing Creek was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.