Egg Harbor City, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,378 Population 404/sq mi density
$67,604 Median Income $28,933 per capita
$182,100 Home Value $340,000 Zillow
$1,208 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$67,604 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,100 home value, $1,208/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Egg Harbor City, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,604
10% below
$28,933 per capita
Home Value
$182,100
35% below
Zillow: $340,000
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
4% above
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
222% above
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Egg Harbor City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Egg Harbor City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
65%
Rent
104%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
322%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Egg Harbor City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Egg Harbor City residents earn a median household income of $67,604 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,933. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% 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 Egg Harbor City is $182,100 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,000. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 27.8% 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 1957.

Education

18.7% of adults in Egg Harbor City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Egg Harbor City 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

Population4,378
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.5%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,604
Per Capita$28,933
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,100
Rent$1,208
Ownership52.1%
Zillow$340,000
Housing Units2,018
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,072/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation14 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries15

Did You Know?

Egg Harbor City was founded in 1858.
The median home in Egg Harbor City was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
10.5% 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.