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North wildwood, NJ

North wildwood, NJ.

Population: 12,959 (Census ACS)

The median home value in North wildwood, NJ is $660,132 — up 9.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $540,000 after a median 43.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,000/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$660,132

Median home value

+9.8%

1-year change

43.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$660,132
1-year appreciation
+9.8%
3-year appreciation
+21.3%
5-year appreciation
+51.2%
10-year appreciation
+129.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$660,132
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$540,000
Median list price
$527,000
Median price per sqft
$531
1-year sale-price change
+27.1%
Median days on market
43.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
109
For-sale inventory
249
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
134
1-year forecast
+4.0%
Days to pending
66 days
New listings (monthly)
62

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,000/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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
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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.5 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 nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CAPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-125 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
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
34,725
Average weekly wage
$850
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
602

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

How it compares

North wildwoodState medianUS median
Median home value$660,132$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$540,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,000/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/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 median home value in North wildwood, NJ?
$660,132.
What is the median sale price in North wildwood, NJ?
$540,000.
How long do homes take to sell in North wildwood, NJ?
Median days on market: 43.5 days.
What is typical rent in North wildwood, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,000/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in North wildwood, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, heatWave, hurricane.
Is North wildwood, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
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, 2022-23).
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: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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