Living in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atlantic City · Census data 2020–2024
Atlantic City has 38,632 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $41,028 (60% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $207,400, the median rent is $1,136/month.
Atlantic City at a glance
- Population
- 38,632
- Median age
- 38State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $41,028State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $207,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,136/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Atlantic City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 14.5%; a poverty rate of 32.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Atlantic City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atlantic City the median home value is $207,400, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,136 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,830 a month in housing costs.
Atlantic City median household income
The median household income in Atlantic City is $41,028 and the income per person is $26,937. 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Atlantic City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,927
- Owner-occupied
- 30.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 69.7%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.30
Atlantic City demographics
- Population
- 38,632
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 16,567
- Foreign-born
- 28.8%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atlantic City ›
Education in Atlantic City
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Atlantic City have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atlantic City
- Unemployment rate
- 14.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 51.1%
- Public transit
- 20.4%
- Walk to work
- 11.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.4%
Atlantic City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 38,632 | $41,028 | $207,400 | $1,136 |
| Ventnor City | 9,265 | $68,671 | $363,000 | $1,417 |
| Pleasantville | 20,712 | $53,661 | $194,100 | $1,354 |
| Absecon | 9,170 | $73,676 | $286,300 | $1,807 |
| Margate City | 5,234 | $121,800 | $708,800 | $1,347 |
| Absecon Highlands | 1,288 | $84,554 | $334,400 | $1,614 |
| Brigantine | 7,674 | $97,250 | $524,800 | $1,517 |
| Northfield | 8,456 | $111,599 | $316,200 | $1,835 |
| Longport | 901 | $109,135 | $1,088,000 | $2,514 |
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What is the median household income in Atlantic City, NJ?
The median household income in Atlantic City is $41,028, 60% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Atlantic City?
The median home value in Atlantic City is $207,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Atlantic City?
The median gross rent in Atlantic City is $1,136 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Atlantic City, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 14.5%; a poverty rate of 32.3%.
What is the median age in Atlantic City?
The median age in Atlantic City is 38 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Atlantic City?
The average commute to work in Atlantic City is 24 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atlantic City?
The unemployment rate in Atlantic City is 14.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atlantic City?
22.4% of adults in Atlantic City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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