Living in North Wildwood, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Wildwood · Census data 2020–2024
North Wildwood has 3,602 residents with a median age of 65.6. The median household income is $90,833 (12% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $459,900, the median rent is $1,210/month.
North Wildwood at a glance
- Population
- 3,602
- Median age
- 65.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $90,833State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $459,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,210/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is North Wildwood a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Wildwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Wildwood the median home value is $459,900, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,258 a month in housing costs.
North Wildwood median household income
The median household income in North Wildwood is $90,833 and the income per person is $73,680. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in North Wildwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,413
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 76.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.82
76.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that North Wildwood has many vacation and second homes.
North Wildwood demographics
- Population
- 3,602
- Median age
- 65.6
- Under 18
- 7%
- 65 and older
- 51.5%
- Households
- 1,976
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Wildwood ›
Education in North Wildwood
32.8% of adults 25 and older in North Wildwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Wildwood
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
North Wildwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Wildwood | 3,602 | $90,833 | $459,900 | $1,210 |
| West Wildwood | 588 | $74,432 | $400,800 | $1,225 |
| Wildwood | 5,130 | $75,222 | $391,300 | $997 |
| Stone Harbor | 893 | $169,167 | $2,000,001 | $1,711 |
| Wildwood Crest | 3,077 | $69,089 | $590,900 | $957 |
| Burleigh | 159 | $117,928 | — | — |
| Rio Grande | 3,485 | $76,250 | $317,400 | $1,305 |
| Diamond Beach | 350 | $125,357 | $696,700 | — |
| Whitesboro | 2,766 | $95,522 | $248,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Wildwood, NJ?
The median household income in North Wildwood is $90,833, 12% 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 North Wildwood?
The median home value in North Wildwood is $459,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in North Wildwood?
The median gross rent in North Wildwood is $1,210 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is North Wildwood, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in North Wildwood?
The median age in North Wildwood is 65.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in North Wildwood?
The average commute to work in North Wildwood is 21 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Wildwood?
The unemployment rate in North Wildwood is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Wildwood?
32.8% of adults in North Wildwood 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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