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Somers Point, NJ

Somers Point, NJ.

Population: 10,659 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Somers Point, NJ is $434,610 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $473,000 after a median 71 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,048/month. 3 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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$434,610

Typical home value

+5.7%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$434,610
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+19.9%
5-year appreciation
+53.9%
10-year appreciation
+131.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$434,610
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
$473,000
Median list price
$499,900
Median price per sqft
$368
1-year sale-price change
+0.6%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
67
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
69
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,048/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,378/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,567/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,899/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,578/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,849/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts, Somers Point School District
Schools include
Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts, Dawes Avenue Elementary School, Jordan Road Elementary 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, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A05
NFIP flood claims on record
380
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Price Landfill (7.4 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)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.8 in
Annual snowfall
14.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
300
Days with Moderate air quality
64
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
614
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,085
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,749

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Great Egg Harbor River (3 mi)
National parks include
Great Egg Harbor River, New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Dix Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
SHORE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-302 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1969
Housing built before 1970
54.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.9%
Median annual property tax
$6,880
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
105,577
Average weekly wage
$1,109
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
759

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

How it compares

Somers PointState medianUS median
Typical home value$434,610$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$473,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market71 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,048/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,880$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 Somers Point, NJ?
$434,610.
What is the median sale price in Somers Point, NJ?
$473,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Somers Point, NJ?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is typical rent in Somers Point, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,048/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Somers Point, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather, hurricane, lightning.
Is Somers Point, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Somers Point, NJ. 380 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A05. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Somers Point, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Somers Point, NJ?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Somers Point, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Somers Point, NJ?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Somers Point, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 17.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Somers Point, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Somers Point, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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