Housing
Home prices and rent in Atlantic City
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with New Jersey and the U.S.
Census geography: Atlantic City city, New Jersey. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Atlantic City vs. New Jersey and the U.S.
| Atlantic City | New Jersey | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,400 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,136 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $41,028 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 30% | 64% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1970 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,600 | $156,700 | $207,400 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $844 | $904 | $1,136 |
| Median household income | $26,936 | $29,232 | $41,028 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area · Atlantic County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $97,500. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $60,950 | $69,650 | $78,350 | $87,050 | $94,050 | $101,000 | $107,950 | $114,950 |
| Very low income (50%) | $38,100 | $43,550 | $49,000 | $54,400 | $58,800 | $63,150 | $67,500 | $71,850 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $22,900 | $26,150 | $29,400 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Atlantic City?
$207,400, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $454,400 in New Jersey and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Atlantic City?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,136 a month, versus $1,720 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Atlantic City?
The median home value went from $201,600 in 2014 to $207,400 in 2024 (+3%).
What is fair market rent in Atlantic City?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,378 for a studio, $1,567 for one bedroom and $1,899 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Atlantic City city, New Jersey. Values are estimates with margins of error.