Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
29%
Ventnor City, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,616
Population
13,272
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Suburban tranquility with an ocean breeze
Coastal
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Beach
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Tourism
Tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and the bay on Absecon Island, Ventnor City feels like Atlantic City's quieter, more laid-back neighbor — and that's exactly the appeal. Residents can walk to the beach, cast a line from the Ventnor City Pier, or catch a wave without dealing with the noise of a resort town. Ventnor Avenue hums with everyday life, offering local shops, dining spots, and essential services stretched along the island's main commercial corridor. When the mood strikes for big-city entertainment, Atlantic City is just minutes away, putting world-class shows and nightlife well within reach.
The rental landscape here leans heavily toward residential charm, with beachfront condos, single-family rentals, and smaller apartment communities scattered throughout the city. Options range from oceanside units with sweeping water views to more tucked-away rentals on tree-lined streets. Incorporated in 1903, Ventnor City takes its name from Ventnor on the Isle of Wight in England — a nod to its coastal character that has defined the community for well over a century. Whether you're drawn by the salt air, the shoreline, or simply the slower pace, life here has a way of feeling like a permanent vacation without the tourist crowds.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,774
Average: $93,007
Education
5,284
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,534
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ventnor City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Ventnor City, NJ is $1,616 for one bedroom, $1,963 for two bedrooms, and $2,493 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ventnor City has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,616/month
340 Sq Ft
House
$20,093/month
294 Sq Ft
Condo
$13,485/month
127 Sq Ft
Townhome
$8,928/month
192 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ventnor City, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
204 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
304 Students
Public
Grades K-8
204 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Absecon Lighthouse
- Atlantic City Aquarium
- Marine Mammal Stranding Center
- Ocean City Historical Museum
- Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
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 June 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.