At a Glance
Median Income
$67,604
$28,933 per capita
Home Value
$182,100
Zillow: $328,221
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
514/100K
4,774/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Egg Harbor City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 7.6% (111% 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 $328,221. 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.
Safety & Crime
Egg Harbor City reports 514 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,774/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population4,378
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,604
Per Capita$28,933
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,100
Rent$1,208
Ownership52.1%
Zillow$328,221
Housing Units2,018
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent514/100K
Property4,774/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault220/100K
Burglary1,028/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
20.4% 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.