Housing Market
Atlantic County is South NJ's comeback story — 7.8% appreciation after years of stagnation following the 2014 casino closures. Homes sell in 25 days at 102.8% of asking. The shore market (Margate $650K+, Longport $800K+, Brigantine $500K+) attracts Philadelphia and NYC second-home buyers. The mainland (Egg Harbor Township, Galloway, Hamilton) provides family housing from $250-400K. Hammonton's farm-to-table economy is creating a boutique appeal that's driving prices up 10%+ in the Italian-American enclave.
Compare Towns
23 municipalities sorted by median price
| Town | Median Price | Schools | To NYC | Tax Rate | Est. Annual Tax | Walkability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longport | $1,200,000 | 7/10 |
110 min
Drive to AC Expressway
|
0.89% | $9,234 |
55
|
| Margate | $650,000 | 7/10 |
108 min
Drive to AC Expressway
|
1.34% | $7,890 |
55
|
| Brigantine | $500,000 | 7/10 |
105 min
Drive to AC Expressway
|
1.67% | $5,890 |
35
|
| Linwood | $420,000 | 8/10 |
105 min
Drive to AC Expressway
|
2.01% | $7,890 |
35
|
| Ventnor City | $380,000 | 6/10 |
108 min
Drive to AC Expressway
|
1.89% | $5,890 |
62
|
| Egg Harbor Township | $360,000 | 7/10 |
100 min
Drive to AC Expressway
|
2.34% | $5,567 |
10
|
| Northfield | $350,000 | 7/10 |
105 min
Drive to AC Expressway
|
2.23% | $6,567 |
28
|
| Somers Point | $340,000 | 6/10 |
108 min
Drive to AC Expressway
|
2.12% | $5,456 |
45
|
| Hammonton | $320,000 | 7/10 |
95 min
Drive to AC Expressway
|
2.45% | $5,678 |
55
|
| Pleasantville | $240,000 | 4/10 |
102 min
Drive to AC
|
2.89% | $4,234 |
55
|
| Atlantic City | $220,000 | 3/10 |
100 min
AC Rail Terminal
NJ Transit Atlantic City Line
|
2.89% | $3,890 |
72
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Town Profiles
Longport
$1,200,000Exclusive barrier island borough at the southern tip of Absecon Island. Under 1,000 year-round residents. 33rd Street beach pavilion. No boardwalk — just beach. South Jersey's answer to Spring Lake. Quiet luxury.
Margate
$650,000Lucy the Elephant landmark (6-story historic building shaped like an elephant). Margate Beach. Restaurant Row on Ventnor Avenue. Year-round community with summer influx. Upscale shore living south of AC. Family beach town.
Brigantine
$500,000Barrier island north of AC accessible by one bridge. Brigantine Beach — quieter than AC. Brigantine Wildlife Refuge. Marine Mammal Stranding Center. Year-round community. No boardwalk or commercial tourism — just beach.
Linwood
$420,000Upscale mainland borough. Mainland Regional HS. Linwood Country Club. Quiet residential streets. Short drive to shore. Atlantic County's premium family address. Small-town character with top schools.
Ventnor City
$380,000Barrier island city south of AC on Absecon Island. Ventnor Boardwalk and beach. Year-round residential community (not resort). Mix of single-family and condos. More affordable than Margate with similar beach access.
Egg Harbor Township
$360,000Atlantic County's largest municipality. EHT HS. Atlantic City International Airport. Consumer Square and Shore Mall shopping. Diverse housing from starter to custom homes. The suburban hub of the county.
Northfield
$350,000Mainland community between Linwood and Pleasantville. Mainland Regional schools. Birch Grove Park. Shore Road corridor. Affordable alternative to Linwood with shared school district.
Somers Point
$340,000Bay and creek waterfront town. Gateway to Ocean City via Route 52 bridge. Somers Point HS. Bay Avenue dining. Kennedy Park. Affordable waterfront living. Year-round community with summer energy from OC traffic.
Hammonton
$320,000Blueberry Capital of the World. Italian-American heritage with downtown restaurants and shops. Hammonton HS. Annual Red White and Blueberry Festival. Farm-to-table economy creating boutique appeal. Walkable Main Street.
Pleasantville
$240,000Mainland city adjacent to AC. Pleasantville HS. Growing Hispanic community. Affordable housing close to shore employment. Main Street commercial district. Value entry to Atlantic County.
Atlantic City
$220,000Casino resort city on the Boardwalk. Hard Rock, Ocean, Borgata, Caesars. NJ Transit rail to Philadelphia. Convention center. Beach and boardwalk. Investment market with rental potential. The deepest value on the NJ coast.
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