Atlantic County

NJ · Pop. 33,349 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Atlantic County is a mixed county in NJ with a population of approximately 33,349.

$/Acre: $10,367
Property Tax: 2.49%
Growing Season: 173 days
Broadband: 67%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 105.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%
Local Sales Tax1.94%
Combined Sales Tax8.57%
Cost of Living Index117.1
Median Household Income$73,147
Poverty Rate20.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,367
Median Home Price$640K
Acres for Sale1798
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season173 days
Annual Rainfall40.1 inches
Avg Summer High86°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,429 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado1/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)256 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K241
Property Crime /100K268
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town11 miles
Nearest City49 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%
Ag EconomyWeak