At a Glance
Median Income
$68,542
$39,692 per capita
Home Value
$277,500
Zillow: $434,877
Median Rent
$1,308/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
325/100K
2,235/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
14.4% smoking rate
How Somers Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Somers Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Somers Point a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Somers Point residents earn a median household income of $68,542 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,692. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% 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 Somers Point is $277,500 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $434,877. Median rent is $1,308/month, with 30.0% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Somers Point reports 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,235/100K.
Education
30.5% of adults in Somers Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somers Point has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population10,461
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density2,609/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,542
Per Capita$39,692
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A
Home Value$277,500
Rent$1,308
Ownership51.1%
Zillow$434,877
Housing Units5,700
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent325/100K
Property2,235/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Somers Point was founded in 1693.
The median home in Somers Point was built in 1970.
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.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
12.5% 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.