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North Wildwood, NJ


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North Wildwood, New Jersey

North Wildwood, New Jersey, in Cape May county, is 35 miles S of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 68 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is home to some 4,935 residents.

The People and Families of North Wildwood

In North Wildwood, about 50% of adults are married. People in North Wildwood have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

You'll see many senior citizens in North Wildwood.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Wildwood had a median family income of $46,250.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in North Wildwood. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

North Wildwood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in North Wildwood was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in North Wildwood. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In North Wildwood, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

North Wildwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyNorth Wildwood Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%North Wildwood Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%North Wildwood Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%North Wildwood Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of North Wildwood, NJ

Comparing North Wildwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Women82
Well-Paid Single Men82
Racial Diversity62
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income72
People in Middle Class or Better72
College Educated Adults62
People Above Poverty52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use93
Short Commute Times810
Walking and Biking to Work53
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Rents29
Affordability of Property Taxes19

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime32
Low Property Crime21
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