New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
North Wildwood is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,620. Residents earn $85,812 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, North Wildwood receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. North Wildwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North Wildwood is $85,812, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in North Wildwood is $446,400, making it a premium housing market at 58% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,228 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in North Wildwood is below the national average at 177 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,506 per 100,000, 232% above the national average.
30.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
North Wildwood enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,812 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $69,828 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $934 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,478 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,020 |
| County GDP | $7,801M |
| Restaurants | 889 |
| Healthcare | 236 |
| Retail | 613 |
| Manufacturing | 84 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,248 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
| Commute Time | 38.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $446,400 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $729,000 |
| Median List Price | $729,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $640 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 13.0% |
| Inventory | 77 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,228 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,248 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,176/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 236 |
| Total Violent | 177.2/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 50.6/100K |
| Assault | 126.6/100K |
| Total Property | 6,506.3/100K |
| 232% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,316.5/100K |
| Theft | 5,088.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 101.3/100K |
| Arson | 25.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,092/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0059°N, 74.7975°W |
| County FIPS | 34009 |
Winner: Republican by 19.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.1% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,092/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 236 |
| Restaurants | 889 |
| Retail Stores | 613 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 38.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |