At a Glance
Median Income
$111,250
$82,708 per capita
Home Value
$910,000
Zillow: $1,471,203
Median Rent
$1,422/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,573/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.4%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Ship Bottom Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ship Bottom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ship Bottom a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ship Bottom residents earn a median household income of $111,250 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $82,708. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,958 business establishments, including 1,344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ship Bottom is $910,000 , 223% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,471,203. Median rent is $1,422/month, with 18.3% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Ship Bottom reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,573/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
61.4% of adults in Ship Bottom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ship Bottom has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,009
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density1,421/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,250
Per Capita$82,708
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
C
Home Value$910,000
Rent$1,422
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$1,471,203
Housing Units2,174
Rent Burden18.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,573/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death7,127/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.4%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+23.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Ship Bottom was founded in 1925.
The median home in Ship Bottom was built in 1968.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 48 fatal vehicle crashes.
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