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North Wildwood, NJ

North Wildwood, NJ.

Population: 12,959 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in North Wildwood, NJ is $656,515 — up 9.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $678,065 after a median 49 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,841/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$656,515

Typical home value

+9.8%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$656,515
1-year appreciation
+9.8%
3-year appreciation
+21.5%
5-year appreciation
+49.6%
10-year appreciation
+130.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$656,515
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$678,065
Median list price
$699,000
Median price per sqft
$509
1-year sale-price change
+13.2%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
199
For-sale inventory
244
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
232
1-year forecast
+4.8%
Days to pending
79 days
New listings (monthly)
62

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,841/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,512/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,521/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,857/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,431/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,441/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
7.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
North Wildwood School District, Wildwood City School District, Wildwood Crest Borough School District
Schools include
Margaret Mace Elementary School, Wildwood High School, Glenwood Avenue Elementary School, Wildwood Middle School, Crest Memorial School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather, heat wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · winter weather: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
8,825
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Williams Property (8.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
44.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
459
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,793
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,954

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Great Egg Harbor River (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Cape May County Airport (WWD) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape May County Airport (WWD) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, KENT CAMPUS, DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM, TIDALHEALTH NANTICOKE, INC.
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-125 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
44.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.6%
Median annual property tax
$5,902
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
72.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,386
Average weekly wage
$899
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
854

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

North WildwoodState medianUS median
Typical home value$656,515$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$678,065$555,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$1,841/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,902$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in North Wildwood, NJ?
$656,515.
What is the median sale price in North Wildwood, NJ?
$678,065.
How long do homes take to sell in North Wildwood, NJ?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in North Wildwood, NJ?
Typical rent: $1,841/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in North Wildwood, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather, heat wave, hurricane.
Is North Wildwood, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within North Wildwood, NJ. 8,825 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in North Wildwood, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in North Wildwood, NJ?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near North Wildwood, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve North Wildwood, NJ?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is North Wildwood, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in North Wildwood, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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