Living in Longport, NJ

Explore Longport and see how it fits the life you want to build.

901 Population Atlantic County County Borough Place Type New Jersey State
Overall Match5.8 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Longport at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population901
Median Household Income$109,135
Median Home Value$1,088,000
Median Gross Rent$2,514
Median Age64.9
Average Household Size1.8
Unemployment8.8%
Work From Home21.9%
Homeownership91.0%
Housing Vacancy68.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Longport is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Longport Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Longport and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment2.6 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability1.0 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly4.0 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.8 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Longport

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$1,088,000
Median Gross Rent$2,514
Homeownership91.0%
Housing Vacancy68.4%
Housing Value4.0/10
Housing Stability2.0/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Longport, NJ

Median Household Income$109,135
Unemployment8.8%
Work From Home21.9%
Employment5.2/10
Remote Work Friendly8.0/10
Income Strength9.6/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Longport and how households are structured

Population901
Median Age64.9
Average Household Size1.8

Longport is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Longport

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Longport point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High85.4°F
Average Winter Low29.8°F
Annual Rainfall43.6 in.
Annual Snowfall17.4 in.

Seasonal Life in Longport

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Longport is located in Atlantic County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Atlantic County.

County Intelligence

Longport & Atlantic County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Longport is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Longport.

Current NarrowTheList data for Longport shows a population of about 901. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Atlantic County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Longport.

For someone considering a move to Longport, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Margate City, NJ 1.7 miles away Ventnor City, NJ 3.2 miles away Linwood, NJ 3.2 miles away Somers Point, NJ 4.3 miles away Northfield, NJ 4.5 miles away Ocean City, NJ 4.8 miles away Pleasantville, NJ 5.4 miles away Atlantic City, NJ 6.1 miles away Absecon, NJ 8.0 miles away Corbin City, NJ 9.6 miles away