New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Wildwood Crest is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,094. Residents earn $82,143 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wildwood Crest receives an overall livability score of 3.2 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. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Wildwood Crest offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wildwood Crest is $82,143, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wildwood Crest is $526,600, making it a premium housing market at 87% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Wildwood Crest is below the national average at 187 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,137 per 100,000, 111% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Wildwood Crest enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches, including 14.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,143 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,623 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $934 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,478 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,020 |
| County GDP | $7,801M |
| Restaurants | 889 |
| Healthcare | 236 |
| Retail | 613 |
| Manufacturing | 84 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,248 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.57% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 15.2% |
| Census Median | $526,600 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $557,450 |
| Median List Price | $557,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $549 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.6% |
| Price Drops | 14.8% |
| Inventory | 54 |
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,248 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.57% |
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,176/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 236 |
| Total Violent | 186.6/100K |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 186.6/100K |
| Total Property | 4,136.9/100K |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,275.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,799.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 62.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.8 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,380/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9715°N, 74.8373°W |
| County FIPS | 34009 |
Winner: Republican by 19.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.3% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,380/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 236 |
| Restaurants | 889 |
| Retail Stores | 613 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 15.2% |