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Atlantic County
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Atlantic County

#15 in Best Counties to Live in New Jersey
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      D
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      C minus
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      C minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      B+
    Atlantic County is located in New Jersey with a population of 273,865. In Atlantic County, most residents own their homes. In Atlantic County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Atlantic County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Atlantic County are above average.
    Population
    273,865
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $222,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,175
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      156.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      17.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      132.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      454.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,864.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      106.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Atlantic County

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $66,473
    National
    $69,021
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