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About
Life in Somers Point
Somers Point is a community of 10,461 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $71,062, median rent runs about $1,383 per month, and median home values are around $309,200. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.
Somers Point at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Foreign-Born
12.0%
Broadband Internet
94.3%
of households
Population Growth
+1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Somers Point: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Somers Point, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (24.5%), and 7.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.1%
of residents
65 and Older
21.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.1%
of households
Married Couples
41.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% below NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Somers Point
In Somers Point, rent runs 20% below the NJ average, and home values are 32% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,862
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
18.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $430,602 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.5 pts above NJ average
Unemployment in Somers Point
Unemployment in Atlantic County, which includes Somers Point, is 1.5 percentage points higher than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Somers Point: Atlantic County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Atlantic County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Somers Point is about 4% of Atlantic County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Somers Point Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.5 min avg
How Somers Point residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Somers Point, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)
Regional airport · few flights389k passengers boarded in 2025
- 52 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 32% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Somers Point runs 32% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
225.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,906.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Somers Point Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Atlantic County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Atlantic County, which includes Somers Point, the most common type is winter weather, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Dense Fog | $80,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2022 | 20 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 17 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 10 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 12 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Atlantic County, county-wide
Somers Point is about 4% of Atlantic County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Atlantic County, which includes Somers Point, is typically good — 300 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
300
per year
Moderate Days
64
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Atlantic County, county-wide
Somers Point is about 4% of Atlantic County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Somers Point has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.8"
Annual Snowfall
17.4"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
42
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 3.38" |
| Feb | 46°F | 26°F | 3.23" |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 4.52" |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.32" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 3.34" |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 3.58" |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.47" |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 4.59" |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 3.55" |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 4.14" |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 3.37" |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 4.47" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Somers Point
Somers Point has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Shore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Atlantic City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education9.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Somers Point
Somers Point's student/teacher ratio is 9.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Great Egg Harbor River, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Somers Point
Somers Point has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Great Egg Harbor River (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Great Egg Harbor River
National Park Site
2 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
43 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
51 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
52 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
52 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
53 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
55 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
62 mi awayPublic Libraries in Somers Point
Somers Point Branch Library
747 Shore Road, Somers Point
Cities Near Somers Point
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Somers Point FAQ
Is Somers Point, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Somers Point's median rent is $1,383/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $71,062/year. Median home value is $309,200.
Is Somers Point, New Jersey safe?⌄
Somers Point's violent crime rate was 225 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1906 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Somers Point, New Jersey?⌄
Atlantic County, which includes Somers Point, has an unemployment rate of 6.7%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Somers Point, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Somers Point is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,383/month and median household income is $71,062/year. The median home value is $309,200. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Somers Point, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Somers Point is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from