Living in Ventnor City, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ventnor City · Census data 2020–2024
Ventnor City has 9,265 residents with a median age of 57.4. The median household income is $68,671 (34% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $363,000, the median rent is $1,417/month.
Ventnor City at a glance
- Population
- 9,265
- Median age
- 57.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $68,671State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $363,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,417/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ventnor City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ventnor City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ventnor City the median home value is $363,000, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,417 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,587 a month in housing costs.
Ventnor City median household income
The median household income in Ventnor City is $68,671 and the income per person is $57,201. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Ventnor City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,288
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 41.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 1.91
41.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ventnor City has many vacation and second homes.
Ventnor City demographics
- Population
- 9,265
- Median age
- 57.4
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 31.8%
- Households
- 4,846
- Foreign-born
- 18.3%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ventnor City ›
Education in Ventnor City
40.9% of adults 25 and older in Ventnor City have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 16.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ventnor City
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 66.1%
- Public transit
- 11.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Ventnor City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventnor City | 9,265 | $68,671 | $363,000 | $1,417 |
| Margate City | 5,234 | $121,800 | $708,800 | $1,347 |
| Atlantic City | 38,632 | $41,028 | $207,400 | $1,136 |
| Longport | 901 | $109,135 | $1,088,000 | $2,514 |
| Pleasantville | 20,712 | $53,661 | $194,100 | $1,354 |
| Northfield | 8,456 | $111,599 | $316,200 | $1,835 |
| Linwood | 6,992 | $156,354 | $394,700 | $2,188 |
| Absecon | 9,170 | $73,676 | $286,300 | $1,807 |
| Bargaintown | 5,377 | $131,973 | $351,700 | $2,406 |
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What is the median household income in Ventnor City, NJ?
The median household income in Ventnor City is $68,671, 34% 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 Ventnor City?
The median home value in Ventnor City is $363,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Ventnor City?
The median gross rent in Ventnor City is $1,417 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Ventnor City, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
What is the median age in Ventnor City?
The median age in Ventnor City is 57.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Ventnor City?
The average commute to work in Ventnor City is 26 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ventnor City?
The unemployment rate in Ventnor City is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ventnor City?
40.9% of adults in Ventnor 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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