At a Glance
Median Income
$103,523
$112,818 per capita
Home Value
$1,079,500
Zillow: $1,473,251
Median Rent
$2,554/mo
43.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
117/100K
1,171/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.0%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Longport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Longport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Longport a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Longport residents earn a median household income of $103,523 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $112,818. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% 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 Longport is $1,079,500 , 283% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,473,251. Median rent is $2,554/month, with 43.3% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Longport reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,171/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
55.0% of adults in Longport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Longport has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population897
Median Age68.1 yrs
Density2,243/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,523
Per Capita$112,818
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
F
Home Value$1,079,500
Rent$2,554
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$1,473,251
Housing Units1,539
Rent Burden43.3%
Crime
F
Violent117/100K
Property1,171/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault117/100K
Burglary351/100K
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.0%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+22.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Longport was founded in 1898.
The median home in Longport was built in 1974.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.2% 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.
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