Villas, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
9,897 Population 2,538/sq mi density
$74,203 Median Income $40,039 per capita
$290,000 Home Value $410,048 Zillow
$1,418 Median Rent 46.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$74,203 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$290,000 home value, $1,418/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Villas, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,203
1% below
$40,039 per capita
Home Value
$290,000
3% above
Zillow: $410,048
Median Rent
$1,418/mo
22% above
46.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
28% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Villas Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
99%
Home Value
103%
Rent
122%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
256%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Villas a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Villas residents earn a median household income of $74,203 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,039. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,020 business establishments, including 889 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Villas is $290,000 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,048. Median rent is $1,418/month, with 46.2% 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 1969.

Education

24.4% of adults in Villas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Villas has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,897
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density2,538/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$74,203
Per Capita$40,039
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$7,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A
Home Value$290,000
Rent$1,418
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$410,048
Housing Units6,282
Rent Burden46.2%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation15 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Villas was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 889 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.