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Tuckerton, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,616 Population 1,076/sq mi density
$78,934 Median Income $47,691 per capita
$297,200 Home Value $408,718 Zillow
$1,741 Median Rent 40.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
30 Violent Crime/100K 1,068 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$78,934 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$297,200 home value, $1,741/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
30 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Tuckerton, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,934
5% above
$47,691 per capita
Home Value
$297,200
5% above
Zillow: $408,718
Median Rent
$1,741/mo
50% above
40.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
30/100K
92% below
1,068/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
0% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
11% below
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Tuckerton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tuckerton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
105%
Home Value
105%
Rent
150%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tuckerton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tuckerton residents earn a median household income of $78,934 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,691. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% 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 Tuckerton is $297,200 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,718. Median rent is $1,741/month, with 40.6% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Tuckerton reports 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,068/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

33.7% of adults in Tuckerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tuckerton 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

Population3,616
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density1,076/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,934
Per Capita$47,691
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139

Housing

A+
Home Value$297,200
Rent$1,741
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$408,718
Housing Units1,790
Rent Burden40.6%

Crime

F
Violent30/100K
Property1,068/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault30/100K
Burglary208/100K

Health

Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death10,072/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries15

Did You Know?

Tuckerton was founded in 1901.
The median home in Tuckerton was built in 1982.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% 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.