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Wildwood

Pop. 5,130·181st most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Wildwood, NJ
Median rent (all units)
$1,900/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$65
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Wildwood · $1,900
More expensive than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,900/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$76,000/yr
Local median income
$75,222/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Wildwood's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,910
4 BR+
$1,920
Research median
$1,430/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$22,800/yr
At $1,900/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Wildwood, NJ is majority renter-occupied, 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,130
Median income
$75,222
Median age
45.2
Renters
56.5%
Age distribution
13%
26.3%
23.9%
18.7%
18.1%
Under 1813%
18–3426.3%
35–5423.9%
55–6418.7%
65+18.1%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
62.3%
26%
White62.3%
Black10.7%
Hispanic26%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
40.8%
25.2%
24.6%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma40.8%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+24.6%
Housing tenure
43.5%
56.5%
Owner43.5%
Renter56.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Wildwood, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,476 → $75,222
up 69.1%
Population
5,113 → 5,130
up 0.3%
Renter share
54.9% → 56.5%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
16.8% → 24.6%
+7.8 pts

Median household income climbed from $44,476 to $75,222 between 2021 and 2024, a 69.1% shift. The renter share has risen from 54.9% to 56.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.8% to 24.6% across the same window.

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Wildwood rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Wildwood, NJ

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Wildwood is $1,900/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,070/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,430/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,090/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,910/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($75,222/yr), Wildwood ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wildwood an affordable city for renters?

Wildwood is considered moderate for renters. At $1,900/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($75,222/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wildwood slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Wildwood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,900/mo in Wildwood. The local median household income is $75,222/yr, meaning the typical Wildwood household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Wildwood?

Rent in Wildwood has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Wildwood rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Wildwood is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #181 out of 198 tracked cities at $1,900/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Wildwood?

Millville is nearby and more affordable at $1,562/mo, which is $338 less than Wildwood.

What percentage of Wildwood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.5% of Wildwood households are renters, while 43.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Wildwood has a strong rental market.

How does Wildwood rent compare to the national average?

Wildwood's median rent of $1,900/mo is $65 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #181 out of 198 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,900/mo, rent takes ~30% of Wildwood's median household income ($75,222/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax1.4–10.75%
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