Atlantic City, New Jersey

Small New Jersey city with local appeal

Northeast Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ Metro

WhereAtHome Score

71.9

C-

out of 100

Overview

Atlantic City is a New Jersey city with a population of approximately 38,464, part of the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $221,467. Median household income is $35,188.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 38,464 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $221,467 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $35,188 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.7 minutes
  • Part of the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

38,464

Source: Census ACS

$221,467

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$35,188

Source: Census ACS

23.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

74

Source: Walk Score

104 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Atlantic County (county-level results)

48%
51%
Democrat 61,879
Republican 65,817
Leans R+3.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 92.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 43.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 61.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 74/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 35.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 71.9

Location

Atlantic City, NJ (39.3664, -74.4317)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.