New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Ventnor City is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 9,220. Residents earn $74,619 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ventnor City receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ventnor City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ventnor City is $74,619, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Ventnor City is $345,300, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,477 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Ventnor City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 132 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,002 per 100,000, 53% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ventnor City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 76.8% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.2% |
| 73% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,619 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,386 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,139 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,837 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,268 |
| County GDP | $19,423M |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Healthcare | 802 |
| Retail | 1,005 |
| Manufacturing | 120 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.44% |
| Commute Time | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |
| Census Median | $345,300 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $625,791 |
| Median List Price | $899,500 |
| Median List Price | $899,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $437 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 12.3% |
| Inventory | 106 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,477 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $7,833 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.44% |
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Total Violent | 131.8/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 9.4/100K |
| Robbery | 65.9/100K |
| Assault | 56.5/100K |
| Total Property | 3,002.4/100K |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,035.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,948.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 18.8/100K |
| Arson | 9.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,704/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3420°N, 74.4826°W |
| County FIPS | 34001 |
Winner: Republican by 3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4,704/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Retail Stores | 1,005 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 24.3 min |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |