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Wildwood, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
5,140
Population
3,338/sq mi density
$51,996
Median Income
$40,173 per capita
$361,200
Home Value
$616,760 Zillow
$1,255
Median Rent
40.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
585
Violent Crime/100K
6,413 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,996 median income, 5.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$361,200 home value, $1,255/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$361,200
28% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,255/mo
8% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
37.3%
43% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,686
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$361,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$616,760
Median Sale Price
$602,000
Median List Price
$599,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
37.3%
Owner-Occupied
62.7%
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:
$1,255/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
37 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
9
Price Drops
24.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$455
Active Inventory
70
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
40.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
31% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
37.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $361,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $616,760 |
| Median Sale Price | $602,000 |
| Median List Price | $599,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $455 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,255 |
| 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 | 37 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 24.3% |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Active Inventory | 70 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $455 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 37.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 62.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 37.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,686 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 40.6% |