|
|
The Borough of Avalon, New Jersey, on Seven Mile Beach Island, is located approximately 10 minutes South of Atlantic City and just north of the Wildwoods. It shares its island with the Borough of Stone Harbor. "cooler by a mile" and "The Seashore At Its Best" are more than our slogans--it is a way of life. Avalon, New Jersey's unique geographic position--just one mile off the Jersey Coast--provides us with cooling ocean breezes. And once you spend time here, you will want to return again!
Our resort community offers everything for the perfect family vacation. We offer beautiful and pristine beaches for swimming and sun bathing, along with calm back bays for boating, kayaking, sailing, and fishing. Our recreational areas are situated throughout the island with playgrounds, tennis, baseball, basketball and soccer. Avalon, New Jersey's topography is ideal for biking, jogging, or walking, and our numerous restaurants are broad enough to please everyone's taste!
In addition to the above amenities, leisure activities include free beach concerts, sports camps, surfing tournaments and various arts & crafts shows. Even more attractions are available outside of Avalon but still within Cape May County. Among them are our free county park & zoo, several golf courses, the Wetlands Institute, historical museums and villages and the performing arts center. Why not make Avalon, New Jersey your "home away from home!"
Population
| Total Population |
2,046
|
| Population Density |
716 Persons/Sq. Mile
|
| Female Population |
1,053
|
| Male Population |
993
|
| Median Age |
54.86 Years
|
| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
95%
|
| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
|
Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
ATLANTIC CAPE COMM COLL
|
| Distance to ATLANTIC CAPE COMM COLL |
26 Miles
|
| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE OF NJ
|
| Distance to RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE OF NJ |
28 Miles
|
Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
1,076
|
| Family Households |
731
|
| Average Family Size |
2.29
|
| Average Household Income |
$154,081
|
| Median Household Income |
$71,856
|
| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
95%
|
| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
|
Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
100%. A value of 200% represents twice as much risk while a value of 50% represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
157%
|
| Total Crime Risk (County) |
88%
|
| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
81%
|
| Murder Risk (County) |
76%
|
| Rape Risk (County) |
101%
|
| Robbery Risk |
59%
|
| Assault Risk (County) |
72%
|
| Property Risk (County) |
96%
|
| Burglary Risk (County) |
132%
|
| Larceny Risk (County) |
136%
|
| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
31%
|
Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
87.5° F
|
| Average January Low Temperature |
22.2° F
|
| Annual Precipitation |
44.52 inches
|
| Air Pollution Index |
116% of National Average
|
Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
7%
|
| Nearest Airport |
ATLANTIC CITY INTERNATIONAL
|
| Distance to ATLANTIC CITY INTERNATIONAL |
23 Miles
|
| Nearest Major Sports Team |
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
|
| Distance to PHILADELPHIA EAGLES |
61 Miles
|
Community data provided by
|
Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
| | Total Sold | Median Price | Average Price |
| 08202 | 183 | $999,900 | $1,357,948 |
|
|