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