Egg Harbor City, NJ

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, in Atlantic county, is 20 miles E of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 40 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Atlantic - Cape May metropolitan area. Egg Harbor City contains a population of approximately 4,545.

The People and Families of Egg Harbor City

In Egg Harbor City, about 44% of adults are married. Egg Harbor City has a large-family feeling. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Approximately 33% of Egg Harbor City is non-white. Egg Harbor City offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Egg Harbor City had a median family income of $40,040.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Egg Harbor City favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Egg Harbor City Housing

Egg Harbor City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 63% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Egg Harbor City, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for New Jersey. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Egg Harbor City the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Egg Harbor City, 86% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Egg Harbor City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Egg Harbor City, NJ

Comparing Egg Harbor City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Egg Harbor City Almanac

Egg Harbor City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Egg Harbor City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Egg Harbor City residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Egg Harbor City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Egg Harbor City Colleges

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