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Erma, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,039 Population 698/sq mi density
$93,674 Median Income $37,111 per capita
$378,000 Home Value $419,706 Zillow
$1,576 Median Rent 40.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
85 Violent Crime/100K 4,399 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$93,674 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$378,000 home value, $1,576/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Erma, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,674
25% above
$37,111 per capita
Home Value
$378,000
34% above
Zillow: $419,706
Median Rent
$1,576/mo
36% above
40.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
85/100K
78% below
4,399/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
6% above
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Erma Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
125%
Home Value
134%
Rent
136%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
106%
Unemployment
256%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Erma a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Erma residents earn a median household income of $93,674 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,111. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,020 business establishments, including 889 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Erma is $378,000 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $419,706. Median rent is $1,576/month, with 40.1% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Erma reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,399/100K.

Education

35.8% of adults in Erma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Erma has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,039
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density698/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$93,674
Per Capita$37,111
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$7,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A
Home Value$378,000
Rent$1,576
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$419,706
Housing Units806
Rent Burden40.1%

Crime

F
Violent85/100K
Property4,399/100K

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation9 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Erma was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 889 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.