Living in Wildwood, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wildwood · Census data 2020–2024
Wildwood has 5,130 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $75,222 (27% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $391,300, the median rent is $997/month.
Wildwood at a glance
- Population
- 5,130
- Median age
- 45.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $75,222State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $391,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $997/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 43.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Wildwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wildwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wildwood the median home value is $391,300, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $997 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,473 a month in housing costs.
Wildwood median household income
The median household income in Wildwood is $75,222 and the income per person is $50,752. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Wildwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,553
- Owner-occupied
- 43.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.5%
- Vacant
- 59.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.93
59.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wildwood has many vacation and second homes.
Wildwood demographics
- Population
- 5,130
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 2,646
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wildwood ›
Education in Wildwood
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Wildwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wildwood
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 57.1%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 11.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Wildwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood | 5,130 | $75,222 | $391,300 | $997 |
| West Wildwood | 588 | $74,432 | $400,800 | $1,225 |
| Wildwood Crest | 3,077 | $69,089 | $590,900 | $957 |
| North Wildwood | 3,602 | $90,833 | $459,900 | $1,210 |
| Diamond Beach | 350 | $125,357 | $696,700 | — |
| Rio Grande | 3,485 | $76,250 | $317,400 | $1,305 |
| Erma | 1,959 | $96,885 | $409,900 | $1,530 |
| Burleigh | 159 | $117,928 | — | — |
| Stone Harbor | 893 | $169,167 | $2,000,001 | $1,711 |
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What is the median household income in Wildwood, NJ?
The median household income in Wildwood is $75,222, 27% 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 Wildwood?
The median home value in Wildwood is $391,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Wildwood?
The median gross rent in Wildwood is $997 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Wildwood, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Wildwood?
The median age in Wildwood is 45.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Wildwood?
The average commute to work in Wildwood is 23 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wildwood?
The unemployment rate in Wildwood is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wildwood?
24.6% of adults in 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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