State rank#15 of 21
Smallest county276,270 residentsBergen County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 34001
Atlantic County, New Jersey
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population276,270
Household income$78,050
Unemployment5.7%
Life expectancy75.7 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Atlantic County has 276,270 residents and ranks #15 by population among New Jersey county equivalents. Median household income is $78,050. The annual-average unemployment rate is 5.7%. Its clearest relative strength is median home value. Its county population is below the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New Jersey
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Atlantic County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Atlantic County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median home value.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $295,000 median home value and $1,376/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $78,050, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Atlantic County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median home value, median gross rent, and primary care access. College attainment is 31.8% and life expectancy is 75.7 years.
Potential advantages
- Median home value: $295,000, rank #4 of 21 available New Jersey counties.
- Median gross rent: $1,376/mo, rank #4 of 21 available New Jersey counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,396 residents, rank #11 of 21 available New Jersey counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median household income: $78,050, rank #20 of 21; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 75.7 years, rank #19 of 21; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 5.7%, rank #18 of 21; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New Jersey
Rank and range use only counties in New Jersey with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$78,050
$78,050; below the state county median of $100,869.
State rank #20 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$295,000
$295,000; below the state county median of $434,600.
State rank #4 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,376/mo
$1,376/mo; below the state county median of $1,623/mo.
State rank #4 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
5.7%
5.7%; above the state county median of 4.4%.
State rank #18 of 21 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
31.8%
31.8%; below the state county median of 39.1%.
State rank #18 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
75.7 years
75.7 years; below the state county median of 78.4 years.
State rank #19 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
16.5%
16.5%; above the state county median of 14.8%.
State rank #17 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
8.7%
8.7%; above the state county median of 6.8%.
State rank #15 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,396 residents
1 per 1,396 residents; at the state county median of 1 per 1,396 residents.
State rank #11 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 435 residents
1 per 435 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 393 residents.
State rank #14 of 21 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Atlantic County FAQ
Is Atlantic County a good place to live?
Atlantic County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median home value, median gross rent, and primary care access. College attainment is 31.8% and life expectancy is 75.7 years.
What should I know before moving to Atlantic County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $295,000 median home value and $1,376/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $78,050, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Atlantic County?
Atlantic County has 276,270 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Atlantic County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 34001; the parent state FIPS is 34.
What is the median household income in Atlantic County?
The ACS median household income is $78,050.
How much does housing cost in Atlantic County?
Housing benchmarks are $295,000 median home value and $1,376/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $78,050, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Atlantic County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 5.7%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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