The Town FilesEgg Harbor City, New Jersey
City in Atlantic County · population 4,396 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $197,100
- Household income
- $71,711
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 37.2
Egg Harbor City is a city of 4,396 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $197,100, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of New Jersey towns, better for first-time buyers than 95% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 86% of New Jersey towns.
How Egg Harbor City ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Egg Harbor City is worth $197,100, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $71,711, which is more affordable than 92% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,451 a month. 51.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Egg Harbor City | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,100 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,451 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $71,711 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 51.1% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Egg Harbor City
| People | Egg Harbor City | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.3% | 94.6% |
Weather in Egg Harbor City
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.4 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Egg Harbor City since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 3, 1980.
Severe weather in Atlantic County since 1996
Atlantic County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Atlantic County
Atlantic County had 125,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,219 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in Egg Harbor City itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Egg Harbor City
5 public schools with 1,510 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek High School | 9-12 | 942 | 12.1 |
| Egg Harbor City Community School | 4-8 | 287 | 9.3 |
| Charles L. Spragg School | PK-3 | 281 | 10.0 |
| SOUTHERN RCH | 9-12 | — | — |
| ATLANTIC CO JDC | 6-10 | — | — |
Towns near Egg Harbor City
- Mullica, NJ4.8 mi · 5,816 people · home $295,600
- Pomona, NJ7.0 mi · 7,416 people · home $279,000
- Smithville, NJ7.8 mi · 9,754 people · home $279,200
- Galloway, NJ8.2 mi · 37,813 people · home $298,900
- McKee City, NJ8.8 mi · 9,758 people · home $218,100
- Hamilton, NJ9.4 mi · 27,484 people · home $246,200
- Mays Landing, NJ9.7 mi · 5,603 people · home $263,700
- Absecon, NJ11.1 mi · 9,137 people · home $286,300
Egg Harbor City questions
Is Egg Harbor City, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Egg Harbor City scores better for retirees than 45% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 59%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Egg Harbor City?
The median owner-occupied home in Egg Harbor City is valued at $197,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,711, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,451 a month.
What is the weather like in Egg Harbor City?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 17.4 inches of snow.
Does Egg Harbor City get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Egg Harbor City in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)