At a Glance
Median Income
$76,625
$41,926 per capita
Home Value
$221,600
Zillow: $228,719
Bachelor's Degree+
42.1%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.4% smoking rate
How Gandys Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gandys Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gandys Beach a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gandys Beach residents earn a median household income of $76,625 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,926. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% 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 Gandys Beach is $221,600 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,719. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
42.1% of adults in Gandys Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gandys Beach 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
Population38
Median Age68.0 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born18.4%
Veterans34.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,625
Per Capita$41,926
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$8,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$228,719
Housing Units42
Rent Burden35.9%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Broadband52.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Gandys Beach was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
50.0% of the population has a disability.
18.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.