At a Glance
Median Income
$74,619
$55,386 per capita
Home Value
$345,300
Zillow: $652,866
Median Rent
$1,477/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
12.0% smoking rate
How Ventnor City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ventnor City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ventnor City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ventnor City residents earn a median household income of $74,619 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,386. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% 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 Ventnor City is $345,300 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $652,866. Median rent is $1,477/month, with 33.7% 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 1962.
Education
37.8% of adults in Ventnor City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population9,220
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density4,704/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born20.5%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,619
Per Capita$55,386
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A
Home Value$345,300
Rent$1,477
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$652,866
Housing Units7,760
Rent Burden33.7%
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Ventnor City was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
20.5% 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.