Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Absecon
Absecon, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,856
Population
8,546
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A family-friendly city on the doorstep of Atlantic City
Beaches
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Coastal
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Casinos
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Boardwalk
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Swimming
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Fishing
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Boating
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Mass Transit
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Located about six miles northwest of Atlantic City, Absecon provides all of the entertainment -- from the beaches to the Atlantic City Boardwalk to the casinos -- but with a much quieter environment. Absecon wraps along the marshy wetlands of Absecon Bay, with the Atlantic City Reservoir on its western side. The city features several parks: Heritage Park features a lake, a walking path, and it is the location of the Absecon City Hall. Absecon's downtown area is located along White Horse Pike, where you'll find a variety of stores, restaurants, and other businesses. Like most New Jersey cities, Absecon provides ample mass transit, with bus and train service available. The Absecon Station, located near the intersection of Ohio Avenue and Station Avenue, offers train service to Atlantic City and Philadelphia.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,896
Average: $94,340
Education
2,935
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,319
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Absecon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Absecon, NJ is $1,298 for a studio, $1,859 for one bedroom, $2,204 for two bedrooms, and $2,947 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Absecon has increased by 4.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,859/month
850 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,040/month
637 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Absecon, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
401 Students
H. Ashton Marsh Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
546 Students
Public
Grades K-8
401 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Atlantic City Aquarium
- Absecon Lighthouse
- Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
- Marine Mammal Stranding Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Atlantic City International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.