Atlantic City, New Jersey · ZIP 08401

Atlantic City — ZIP 08401

Atlantic City (08401) scores 36/100 — Below Average for New Jersey. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $222K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share20%

Property crime share80%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index48/100

Avg math proficiency16%

Avg reading proficiency25%

Schools nearby11

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100

Typical home value$222K

Median rent$1,765/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$222K

Median Rent

$1,765/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,442

Violent Crime

990

Property Crime

6,452

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Atlantic County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Richmond Avenue School	PK–08	609	40%	49%
Chelsea Heights School	PK–08	267	32%	50%
Sovereign Avenue School	PK–08	717	23%	38%
Texas Avenue School	KG–08	496	17%	22%
Brighton Avenue School	PK–05	302	17%	17%
Atlantic City High School	09–12	1,731	12%	22%
Pennsylvania Ave School	PK–08	566	7%	18%
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex	PK–08	544	6%	19%
Uptown School Complex	PK–08	518	5%	9%
New York Avenue School	PK–08	550	3%	8%
Venice Park School	PK–PK	39	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

38,744

Median Income

$41K

Homeownership

30%

Median Age

37.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08401 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 08401 has a school score of 48/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 08401 is approximately $222K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 08401 in Atlantic City has an overall NeighborScore of 36/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.