Living in Atlantic City
Atlantic City is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 39,260 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 27%, #4,331 of 16,523), people who want to live by the sea (top 36%, #2,290 of 6,413), early retirees (top 50%, #5,344 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Atlantic City
- It is right on the coast of the North Atlantic Ocean.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 23 min and sets around 22:38; in late June it sets around 2:28.
How Atlantic City ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 27 | #10,685 of 11,898 | #532 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 19 | #9,095 of 9,771 | #407 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 26 | #7,300 of 8,006 | #414 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 29 | #5,777 of 6,237 | #330 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #6,016 of 9,474 | #420 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 48 | #7,580 of 9,474 | #462 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #5,344 of 10,762 | #393 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 52 | #5,840 of 7,271 | #319 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 11 | #7,895 of 8,006 | #416 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 29 | #9,261 of 12,111 | #287 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 44 | #4,914 of 7,271 | #315 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #7,208 of 9,474 | #457 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 46 | #10,558 of 18,063 | #284 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #4,331 of 16,523 | #119 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #13,922 of 18,063 | #288 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 54 | #6,946 of 16,523 | #500 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #5,619 of 21,167 | #422 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 49 | #11,383 of 12,111 | #446 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,290 of 6,413 | #179 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 32 | #8,414 of 12,111 | #464 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ventnor City 5 km
- Brigantine 7 km
- Margate City 8 km
- Pleasantville (New Jersey) 9 km
- Absecon 9 km
- Northfield (New Jersey, 8,521 residents) 11 km
- Linwood (New Jersey) 13 km
- Smithville (New Jersey) 15 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.