Ventnor City, NJ

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.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
9,220 Population 4,704/sq mi density
$74,619 Median Income $55,386 per capita
$345,300 Home Value $625,791 Zillow
$1,477 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
132 Violent Crime/100K 3,002 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,619 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$345,300 home value, $1,477/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K (65% below avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,619
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $345,300
22% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 132/100K
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.8%
12% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,477
27% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.8%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

How Ventnor City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,220
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density4,704/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 74%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,619
Per Capita$55,386
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$19,423M
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$345,300
Rent$1,477
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$625,791

Crime

F
Violent132/100K
Property3,002/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary1,035/100K

Health

Obesity28.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.6%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation4 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+93.3%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
EV Stations4
Libraries15

Is Ventnor City a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Ventnor City has a population of 9,220 with a density of 4,704 people per square mile. The median age is 56.1 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.1%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 5.9% Black.

Population

9,220
Total Population
4,704
People / sq mi
56.1yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Ventnor City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only76.8%
2% below US avg
Spanish23.2%
73% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ventnor City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ventnor City is $74,619, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Ventnor City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,619
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$55,386
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
IRS Avg AGI$70,837

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,268
County GDP$19,423M

Business (County)

Restaurants830
Healthcare802
Retail1,005
Manufacturing120

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,412
140% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Work from Home11.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Ventnor City is $345,300, 22% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,477 (27% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $625,791.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$345,300
22% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$625,791
Median List Price$899,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$899,500
$/Sq Ft$437
Homes Sold11
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops12.3%
Inventory106

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,477
27% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$7,833

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,412
140% above US avg
Effective Rate2.44%
In Ventnor City, 28.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.6% report depression. 23.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ventnor City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.8%
10% below US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma9.2%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression17.6%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death10,072/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access90.6%
Healthcare Facilities802
Ventnor City has a violent crime rate of 132 per 100,000 residents, 65% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,002 per 100,000 (53% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Ventnor City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent131.8/100K
65% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape9.4/100K
Robbery65.9/100K
Assault56.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,002.4/100K
53% above US avg
Burglary1,035.3/100K
Theft1,948.2/100K
Vehicle Theft18.8/100K
Arson9.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Ventnor City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
15% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4 ft (1 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density4,704/sq mi
Coordinates39.3420°N, 74.4826°W
County FIPS34001
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 37.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.7%
D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.8%
12% above US avg
High School+93.3%
School Test Score6.24
A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density4,704/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities802
Restaurants830
Retail Stores1,005

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Work from Home11.7%

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