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Sea Isle City, NJ


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Sea Isle City, New Jersey

Sea Isle City, New Jersey, in Cape May county, is 29 miles SE of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 60 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is considered part of the Atlantic - Cape May metropolitan area. Sea Isle City has a population of 2,835.

The People and Families of Sea Isle City

In Sea Isle City, about 55% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Sea Isle City live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sea Isle City had a median family income of $62,847. To its credit, the people in Sea Isle City value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Sea Isle City ($2,500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sea Isle City Housing

About 75% of housing units in Sea Isle City are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Sea Isle City tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in New Jersey.

Commuting

In Sea Isle City, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Sea Isle City are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySea Isle City Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySea Isle City Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Sea Isle City Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Sea Isle City Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Sea Isle City Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sea Isle City College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Sea Isle City Affordability of Property Taxes
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Sea Isle City People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Sea Isle City, NJ

Comparing Sea Isle City 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
Well-Paid Single Men107
Well-Paid Single Women106
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Racial Diversity41
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income104
College Educated Adults96
People in Middle Class or Better93
People Above Poverty73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times610
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Rents18
Affordability of Property Taxes19

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime21
Low Property Crime11
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