Atlantic City beach and Boardwalk skyline at sunset

Relocation guide

Moving to Atlantic City

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

38,486

Median age 37.8

Median household income

$36,220

Median rent

$1,084/mo

Median home value

$189,600

Schools

12

1 districts

Summer high / winter low

80° / 30°

Pros

  • Homes cost 38% less than the US median ($189,600).
  • Mild weather in May, June, September, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 33 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
  • 34 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Household incomes are 54% below the US median ($36,220).
  • At the median, rent takes about 36% of household income.
  • Property taxes are high: about 2.96% of home value a year (US 0.98%).

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

Plan your move

Where in Atlantic City?

Atlantic City spans 1 zip code. Median home values range from $189,600 to $189,600 by zip.

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Life in Atlantic City

Buildings along the beach northeast of the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey
2025-04-28 11 38 22 Buildings along the beach northeast of the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New JerseyFamartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
View southwest along the beach between the Playground Pier and the Central Pier in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey
2025-04-28 11 19 55 View southwest along the beach between the Playground Pier and the Central Pier in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New JerseyFamartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Rocky jetty along the beach between the Steel Pier and the Central Pier in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey
2025-04-28 11 29 14 Rocky jetty along the beach between the Steel Pier and the Central Pier in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New JerseyFamartin · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Questions

Is Atlantic City a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Homes cost 38% less than the US median ($189,600). Mild weather in May, June, September, with highs between 65°F and 85°F. On the other hand: Household incomes are 54% below the US median ($36,220). At the median, rent takes about 36% of household income.

How much do I need to earn to live in Atlantic City?

The median household earns $36,220. Rent at the median ($1,084/month) is about 36% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $43,360 a year.

How many schools are in Atlantic City?

12 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Atlantic City?

Highs average 80°F in July and lows 30°F in January. The most comfortable months are May, June, September.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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