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Longport, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
897 Population 2,243/sq mi density
$103,523 Median Income $112,818 per capita
$1,079,500 Home Value $1,473,251 Zillow
$2,554 Median Rent 43.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
117 Violent Crime/100K 1,171 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$103,523 median income, 3.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,079,500 home value, $2,554/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Longport enjoys a temperate climate with 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.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density2,243/sq mi
Coordinates39.3113°N, 74.5270°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAtlantic County County
Nearest AirportAtlantic City International (ACY)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0381 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.00 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.5 / 100
Community Resilience83.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 9, 2023.

Oct 23, 1990 3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey M3.2 87 km
Jan 9, 1992 4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey M3.1 118 km
Jul 1, 2009 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey M2.8 90 km
Jan 25, 2015 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania M2.6 123 km
Jul 5, 1996 2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania M2.6 106 km
Feb 9, 2023 29 km E of Greenbackville, Virginia M2.6 150 km
Feb 26, 1993 2 km SW of Marlton, New Jersey M2.5 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Arthur Category 1 210 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 161 km
2011 Irene Category 1 141 km
2010 Earl Category 1 278 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 291 km
1993 Emily Category 3 256 km
1991 Bob Category 3 140 km
1986 Charley Category 1 221 km
1985 Gloria Category 2 101 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

137 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 98 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 1, 2021 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF3 100 km 0
Jul 21, 1983 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 28, 1961 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 4, 2020 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 20, 1999 EF2 36 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF2 100 km 0
Aug 21, 1993 EF2 44 km 0
Jul 31, 1992 EF2 92 km 0
May 10, 1990 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 9, 1989 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 17, 1988 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF2 6 km 0
Jun 29, 1982 EF2 68 km 0
Sep 5, 1979 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1840 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Earthquake 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GREENWOOD STATE FOREST (21,271 ac, 1995).

Year Name Acres Distance
1995 GREENWOOD STATE FOREST 21,271 62 km
2007 WARREN GROVE 15,315 46 km
2022 MULLICA RIVER FIRE 13,082 44 km
1999 BASS RIVER 12,129 40 km
2019 SPRING HILL FIRE 8,182 54 km
2023 ALLEN ROAD 6,213 38 km
1992 FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR 5,093 65 km
1992 POWER PLANT 4,928 63 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,470 76 km
2024 TEA TIME HILL 4,444 53 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,780 46 km
2017 PENN SWAMP FIRE 3,587 42 km
2023 JIMMYS WATER HOLE 3,585 78 km
1989 SIMM PLACE 3,262 53 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,824 78 km
2007 ATSION 2,705 48 km
1992 FOUR MILE COLONY 2,647 61 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,625 40 km
2010 FORT DIX RANGE 1-14 2,615 78 km
1990 UNNAMED 2,367 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Longport has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (2.9").

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