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Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, in Cape May county, is 36 miles S of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 69 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 3,980.
In Wildwood Crest, about 51% of adults are married. Wildwood Crest offers a lot of one-person housing.
You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Wildwood Crest had a median family income of $47,462. Wildwood Crest enjoys an educated population.
Residents of Wildwood Crest gave more campaign money ($8,565) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Wildwood Crest. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. One of the strengths of Wildwood Crest is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?
In Wildwood Crest, 89% of commuters drive to work. Wildwood Crest is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.
Wildwood Crest strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Wildwood Crest to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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