Living in Longport, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Longport · Census data 2020–2024
Longport has 901 residents with a median age of 64.9. The median household income is $109,135 (5% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $1,088,000, the median rent is $2,514/month.
Longport is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Longport at a glance
- Population
- 901
- Median age
- 64.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $109,135State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $1,088,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,514/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 91%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Longport a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the New Jersey median.
Cons: Home values 139% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Longport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Longport the median home value is $1,088,000, 227% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,514 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,625 a month in housing costs.
Longport median household income
The median household income in Longport is $109,135 and the income per person is $109,281. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Longport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,556
- Owner-occupied
- 91%
- Renter-occupied
- 9%
- Vacant
- 68.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.84
68.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Longport has many vacation and second homes.
Longport demographics
- Population
- 901
- Median age
- 64.9
- Under 18
- 9%
- 65 and older
- 49.6%
- Households
- 491
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Longport ›
Education in Longport
60.5% of adults 25 and older in Longport have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 29.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Longport
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 21.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Longport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longport | 901 | $109,135 | $1,088,000 | $2,514 |
| Margate City | 5,234 | $121,800 | $708,800 | $1,347 |
| Ventnor City | 9,265 | $68,671 | $363,000 | $1,417 |
| Linwood | 6,992 | $156,354 | $394,700 | $2,188 |
| Somers Point | 10,515 | $71,062 | $309,200 | $1,383 |
| Northfield | 8,456 | $111,599 | $316,200 | $1,835 |
| Ocean City | 11,261 | $101,782 | $840,500 | $1,683 |
| Bargaintown | 5,377 | $131,973 | $351,700 | $2,406 |
| Pleasantville | 20,712 | $53,661 | $194,100 | $1,354 |
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What is the median household income in Longport, NJ?
The median household income in Longport is $109,135, 5% higher 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 Longport?
The median home value in Longport is $1,088,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Longport?
The median gross rent in Longport is $2,514 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Longport, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the New Jersey median. Minuses: home values 139% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
What is the median age in Longport?
The median age in Longport is 64.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Longport?
The average commute to work in Longport is 32 minutes; 21.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Longport?
The unemployment rate in Longport is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Longport?
60.5% of adults in Longport 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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