Living in West Wildwood, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Wildwood · Census data 2020–2024
West Wildwood has 588 residents with a median age of 60.1. The median household income is $74,432 (28% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $400,800, the median rent is $1,225/month.
West Wildwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Wildwood at a glance
- Population
- 588
- Median age
- 60.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $74,432State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $400,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,225/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is West Wildwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 14.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Wildwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Wildwood the median home value is $400,800, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,025 a month in housing costs.
West Wildwood median household income
The median household income in West Wildwood is $74,432 and the income per person is $40,936. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in West Wildwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 908
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 70.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.14
70.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Wildwood has many vacation and second homes.
West Wildwood demographics
- Population
- 588
- Median age
- 60.1
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 34.4%
- Households
- 271
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Wildwood ›
Education in West Wildwood
29.6% of adults 25 and older in West Wildwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Wildwood
- Unemployment rate
- 14.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
West Wildwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wildwood | 588 | $74,432 | $400,800 | $1,225 |
| Wildwood | 5,130 | $75,222 | $391,300 | $997 |
| North Wildwood | 3,602 | $90,833 | $459,900 | $1,210 |
| Wildwood Crest | 3,077 | $69,089 | $590,900 | $957 |
| Rio Grande | 3,485 | $76,250 | $317,400 | $1,305 |
| Diamond Beach | 350 | $125,357 | $696,700 | — |
| Burleigh | 159 | $117,928 | — | — |
| Erma | 1,959 | $96,885 | $409,900 | $1,530 |
| Stone Harbor | 893 | $169,167 | $2,000,001 | $1,711 |
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What is the median household income in West Wildwood, NJ?
The median household income in West Wildwood is $74,432, 28% 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 West Wildwood?
The median home value in West Wildwood is $400,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in West Wildwood?
The median gross rent in West Wildwood is $1,225 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is West Wildwood, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 14.9%.
What is the median age in West Wildwood?
The median age in West Wildwood is 60.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in West Wildwood?
The average commute to work in West Wildwood is 18 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Wildwood?
The unemployment rate in West Wildwood is 14.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Wildwood?
29.6% of adults in West 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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