Wildwood Crest, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,094
Population
2,380/sq mi density
$82,143
Median Income
$58,623 per capita
$526,600
Home Value
$616,760 Zillow
$950
Median Rent
34.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
295
Violent Crime/100K
1,737 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$82,143 median income, 10.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$526,600 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$526,600
87% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
79.4%
21% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,676
Median year built: 1967
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$526,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$616,760
Redfin Median Sale
$975,000
Median Sale Price
$975,000
Median List Price
$557,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
79.4%
Owner-Occupied
20.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$950/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$975,000
Median Days on Market
74 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
14.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$549
Active Inventory
54
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
79.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $526,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $616,760 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $975,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $975,000 |
| Median List Price | $557,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $549 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 74 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 14.8% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 54 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $549 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 79.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,676 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
| Rent Burden | 34.6% |