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Population and households in North Wildwood
Household size in North Wildwood
| Period | North Wildwood | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.86 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.03 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.97 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.86 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
North Wildwood is a place of small households, averaging 1.86 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Wildwood
| Period | North Wildwood | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.3 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 57.7 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 63.6 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
North Wildwood skews older: half of its residents are older than 63.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 57.3 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Wildwood
| Period | North Wildwood | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in North Wildwood: 3.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Wildwood
Renters in North Wildwood
| Period | North Wildwood | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.3% of households in North Wildwood rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 41.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Wildwood
| Period | North Wildwood | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.7% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 76.6% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 77.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in North Wildwood: 72.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Wildwood
| Period | North Wildwood | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
North Wildwood is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. New Jersey as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Wildwood
| Period | North Wildwood | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,123 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,099 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,023 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,244 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$121 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Wildwood pays $1,244 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 24.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Wildwood
Bachelor's degrees in North Wildwood
| Period | North Wildwood | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.0% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +20.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in North Wildwood (35.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in New Jersey as a whole (43.4%).
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Wildwood
| Period | North Wildwood | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Wildwood: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Wildwood
| Period | North Wildwood | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Wildwood has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Wildwood compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Wildwood | 1.86 | 63.6 | 3.8% | 16.3% | 72.9% | 1968 | $1,244 | 35.0% | 95.1% | 3.1% |
| West Wildwood | 2.14 | 60.0 | 13.2% | 10.2% | 69.8% | 1964 | $1,222 | 29.3% | 90.6% | 14.8% |
| Wildwood | 2.04 | 44.0 | 15.5% | 51.8% | 56.2% | 1976 | $1,072 | 25.1% | 89.7% | 6.5% |
| Wildwood Crest | 1.64 | 62.5 | 8.2% | 18.7% | 57.9% | 1965 | $1,081 | 44.2% | 98.2% | 8.2% |
| Stone Harbor | 1.91 | 64.6 | 6.7% | 11.0% | 85.3% | 1978 | $1,711 | 70.3% | 99.7% | 4.8% |
| Rio Grande | 2.17 | 50.0 | 10.5% | 19.5% | 14.7% | 1990 | $1,414 | 28.6% | 88.8% | 5.4% |
| Scotch Bonnet | 2.09 | 51.9 | 5.2% | 15.0% | 33.2% | 1998 | $1,739 | 40.5% | 95.7% | 5.8% |
| Wildwood Gables | 2.40 | 52.6 | 3.9% | 52.9% | 55.1% | 1987 | $1,404 | 44.5% | 96.5% | 3.1% |
| Cold Spring | 2.02 | 67.7 | 3.4% | 0.0% | 22.9% | 1987 | $1,636 | 40.3% | 98.4% | 5.2% |
| Cape May Court House | 2.32 | 45.1 | 11.1% | 19.0% | 13.5% | 1984 | $1,510 | 34.5% | 93.0% | 5.5% |
| Cape May | 1.94 | 52.9 | 4.3% | 23.8% | 24.5% | 1978 | $1,467 | 40.8% | 95.2% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Wildwood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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