Electricity rates in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, NJ ranks 1 of 31 New Jersey cities for the lowest median rent ($1,084 a month). Atlantic City, New Jersey has 38,486 residents in 16,527 households; 32.0% heat with electricity.
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Atlantic City on the map
Atlantic County, with Atlantic City marked
Who supplies Atlantic City
Atlantic County lists 1 utility for Atlantic City, NJ, a city of 38,486: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Atlantic County page.
Housing and heating in Atlantic City
Atlantic City, NJ: 13,790 of 20,075 homes were built before 1980 and 1,503 in 2000 or later. Atlantic City, NJ has 3,298 detached houses, 10,147 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 85 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Atlantic City, NJ
% of homes by decade built, Atlantic City, NJ
- 32pre-40
- 640s
- 950s
- 1260s
- 970s
- 1680s
- 890s
- 400s
- 310s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Atlantic City, NJ
| Atlantic City, NJ | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJ, median year built | 1962 | 1977 | -15 years | 15 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, built before 1980 | 68.7% | 54.1% | +14.6 points | 19 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, built 2000 or later | 7.5% | 20.2% | -12.7 points | 27 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, detached houses | 16.4% | 57.7% | -41.3 points | 20 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 50.5% | 20.6% | +30.0 points | 8 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, mobile homes | 0.4% | 3.0% | -2.6 points | 8 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, renter households | 69.9% | 32.2% | +37.8 points | 10 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, median home value | $189,600 | $272,700 | -$83,100 | 29 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, median gross rent a month | $1,084 | $1,325 | -$241 | 31 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, people per household | 2.30 | 2.47 | -0.17 | 28 of 31 |
Facts about Atlantic City
- Residents of Atlantic City, NJ, ACS 2023
- 38,48626 of 31 New Jersey cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Atlantic City, NJ
- $36,22031 of 31 of those cities
- Households in Atlantic City, NJ
- 16,5272.33 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Atlantic City, NJ
- 30.1%4,971 owners and 11,556 renter households
- Housing units in Atlantic City, NJ
- 20,0753,548 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Atlantic City, NJ
- 32.0%5,285 of 16,527 homes
- Land area of Atlantic City, NJ
- 10.8 sq mi3,576.8 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Atlantic City, NJ
- 4.2%at 662 kWh a month over the $36,220 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Atlantic City, NJ
- 59NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 153.3 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Atlantic City, NJ
- 196213,790 of 20,075 homes (68.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Atlantic City, NJ
- $189,600$1,084 gross rent a month, 6.86% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Atlantic City
Atlantic City, NJ: 16,527 households at $1,410 a year per home for electricity (Atlantic County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $23.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,716 a year per household.
| Group in Atlantic City, NJ | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Atlantic City, NJ median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJ, all households | 16,527 | $1,410 | $23.3 million | 3.89% |
| Atlantic City, NJ, homeowners | 4,971 | $1,649 | $8.2 million | 4.55% |
| Atlantic City, NJ, renters | 11,556 | $906 | $10.5 million | 2.50% |
Who lives in Atlantic City: income, cars, homes
In Atlantic City, NJ, 8,102 of 16,527 households earn under $35,000, 4,452 $35,000-$75,000, 2,830 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,143 $150,000 or more. 12,796 residents of Atlantic City, NJ live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.8. In Atlantic City, NJ, 6,877 households own no vehicle and 3,476 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 14,737 workers in Atlantic City, NJ, 867 work from home, 6,604 drive alone, 3,049 ride transit and 2,365 walk. In Atlantic City, NJ, 6,272 of 10,777 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,855 households moved in since 2018 and 2,726 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Atlantic City, NJ homes: 6,689 have 3+ bedrooms, 7,271 none or one, median 4.1 rooms.
Household income in Atlantic City, NJ
| Atlantic City, NJ | Value | Rank in New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJ, households under $35,000 | 49.0% | 1 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, households $150,000 or more | 6.9% | 31 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, residents below poverty | 33.9% | 1 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, median age | 37.8 | 13 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 33.3% | 23 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, households without a vehicle | 41.6% | 1 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, households with 2+ vehicles | 21.0% | 27 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, workers at home | 5.9% | 25 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, cost-burdened renters | 58.2% | 8 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, moved in since 2018 | 35.4% | 9 of 31 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, moved in before 2000 | 16.5% | 16 of 31 |
Outage risk around Atlantic City
Atlantic City, NJ, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 58 wind and 1 tornado, 153.3 per 100,000 residents of 38,486. Top gust near Atlantic City, NJ: 63 knots, 72 mph. Damage near Atlantic City, NJ: $70K.
Reports within 15 miles of Atlantic City, NJ
wind and tornado reports, Atlantic City, NJ
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| Atlantic City, NJ | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJ, 2015 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, 2016 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, 2019 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, 2020 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, 2021 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, 2023 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Atlantic City, NJ, 2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Analyst note on Atlantic City
Household income in Atlantic City, NJ is $36,220; 4,971 of its 16,527 households own. 5,285 of the 16,527 occupied homes in Atlantic City, NJ heat with electricity. Atlantic City, NJ counts 38,486 residents in 16,527 households, on 10.8 square miles.
Atlantic City, NJ has 20,075 housing units, 3,548 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, Atlantic City Electric Co, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Atlantic City, NJ. Atlantic City, NJ ranks 1 of 31 New Jersey cities for the lowest median household income ($36,220).
Atlantic City, NJ ranks 1 of 31 New Jersey cities for households without a vehicle (41.6%). Atlantic City, NJ ranks 1 of 31 New Jersey cities for households earning under $35,000 (49.0%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Atlantic City
Compare Atlantic City with nearby cities
| City near Atlantic City, NJ | Distance from Atlantic City | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City, NJ (this page) | 0 mi | 38,486 | $36,220 | 1962 | $189,600 | 59 | 5.9% |
| Vineland, NJ | 29.8 mi west | 60,692 (+22,206) | $65,854 (+$29,634) | 1971 (+9 yr) | $218,200 (+$28,600) | 87 (+28) | 5.1% (-0.8 pts) |
| Sicklerville, NJ | 38.2 mi northwest | 44,500 (+6,014) | $102,881 (+$66,661) | 1989 (+27 yr) | $256,600 (+$67,000) | 411 (+352) | 12.6% (+6.7 pts) |
| Toms River, NJ | 44.9 mi north | 93,915 (+55,429) | $95,759 (+$59,539) | 1978 (+16 yr) | $377,800 (+$188,200) | 188 (+129) | 12.7% (+6.8 pts) |
| Lakewood, NJ | 51.1 mi north | 69,884 (+31,398) | $57,576 (+$21,356) | 1992 (+30 yr) | $618,400 (+$428,800) | 241 (+182) | 14.8% (+8.9 pts) |
| Camden, NJ | 52.1 mi northwest | 71,471 (+32,985) | $40,450 (+$4,230) | 1949 (-13 yr) | $100,400 (-$89,200) | 849 (+790) | 5.2% (-0.6 pts) |
ZIP codes in Atlantic City
| ZIP area touching Atlantic City, NJ | Share of the ZIP's land inside Atlantic City | Share of Atlantic City's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 08401 (Atlantic City, NJ) | 100.0% | 99.2% |
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Questions on Atlantic City
Atlantic City: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Atlantic City, NJ: New Jersey households pick a supplier and plan, and Atlantic County lists 1 utility.
Atlantic City: how does it rank among New Jersey cities?
Atlantic City, NJ: rank 26 of 31 by its 38,486 residents, rank 31 of 31 by $36,220 median income.
Atlantic City: how many homes heat with electricity?
Atlantic City, NJ: 5,285 of 16,527 occupied homes, 32.0%; Atlantic County 16.3%.
Atlantic City: how much income goes to electricity?
At 662 kWh a month, 4.2% of the $36,220 median income in Atlantic City, NJ.
Atlantic City: can I choose a supplier?
In most of New Jersey yes; municipal and co-op areas around Atlantic City, NJ may be closed.
Atlantic City: damaging storms reported nearby?
59 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Atlantic City, NJ, 2015 to 2025, 153.3 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Atlantic City?
Atlantic City, NJ: median home built 1962; 13,790 of 20,075 homes (68.7%) predate 1980, 3,298 are detached and 10,147 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Atlantic City, NJ earn under $35,000?
8,102 of 16,527, against 1,143 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Atlantic City, NJ live below the poverty line?
12,796 residents.
How many Atlantic City, NJ households have no car?
6,877 households; 3,476 have two or more.