Near National AverageVery SafeWest Wildwood School District
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West Wildwood is a small town of 427 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $58,750
and a 13.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is
5% above the national average.
Strengths:
West Wildwood stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether West Wildwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Wildwood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 104.7
West Wildwood's overall cost of living index is 104.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Wildwood costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.
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West Wildwood, NJ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$345,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,080
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Wildwood's violent crime rate is 69.5 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
69.5 /100k
Property Crime
1051.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Wildwood is served primarily by West Wildwood School District.
Metric
West Wildwood, NJ
National Avg
School District
West Wildwood School District
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Wildwood sees average highs of 43.3°F in January
and 85.5°F in July,
with 44.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.8 inches of snow per year.
West Wildwood's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average.
That puts West Wildwood roughly 5% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $345,200 and median rent is $1,080/month.
West Wildwood's violent crime rate is 69.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1051.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Wildwood are operated by West Wildwood School District.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Wildwood, NJ has a population of 427, a median household income of $58,750, and an unemployment rate of 13.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
West Wildwood averages 43.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.1 inches
with about 14.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of West Wildwood, New Jersey is 427 with a median age of 63.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Wildwood: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $345,200, median household income $58,750, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Wildwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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