Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Key West Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bagel Time Cafe & Deli
Coffee Shop
Stuey's Juice Bar & Bistro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (57) A+
Wildwood Historical Society
Museum
Big Blue Cruiser Whale Watcher
Attraction
Island Bowl
Bowling Alley
The Doo Wop Experience
Museum
Splash Zone Water Park
Water Park
SpringShot
Attraction
Games of Chance
Attraction
Race Zone Amuseuments
Attraction
Skyscraper
Attraction
Games
Attraction
Screamin' Swing
Attraction
Seaport Aquarium
Aquarium
Paintball Guns
Attraction
Carousel
Attraction
Tornado
Attraction
SkyCoaster
Attraction
Henekee
Attraction
Airplanes
Attraction
Chamber of Checkers
Attraction
Jack in the Box
Attraction
Carousel
Attraction
Kite Flyer
Attraction
Arcade Games
Attraction
Pink Elephants
Attraction
The Great White
Attraction
Food and Drink (44) A+
Liquor Mart
Alcohol
Island Ice Cream Co.
Sweets
Watergate
Deli
Shamrock Cafe
Bar
Breakers Billiard Club & Bar
Bar
Kee Liquors
Alcohol
Slip 'N Shore Bar
Bar
The Wild Scoop
Sweets
Domino's
Fast Food
Boardwalk Bar and Grill
Bar
MudHen Brewing Company
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Rio Grande Liquor
Alcohol
Grab a Wiener
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Cork N Bottle
Alcohol
Banana's Ice Cream Cafe
Sweets
Mallins Fudge
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Kohrs Bros. Frozen Custard
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Old City Pub
Bar
Flowhouse
Fast Food
Chickie's and Pete's Crabfries
Fast Food
Idaho Potatoes
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
The Byrne Community Center
Community Centre
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Community Centre
American Legion
Community Centre
Atilis Gym
Gym
Greater Wildwood Yacht Club
Community Centre
Seaboard Point Clubhouse
Community Centre
Groceries (8) A+
Commercial Mexicana
Grocery Store
Island Produce
Grocery Store
Dock Street Seafood
Seafood
Michael's Grocery
Grocery Store
Bautista's Grocery
Grocery Store
Stroehmann Bakeries
Bakery
Acme Markets
Grocery Store
Boardwalk Popcorn
Bakery
Tony's Farm Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Hand's Farm Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Wildwood Recreation Center
Park
Byrne Plaza
Park
Fox Park
Park
Rendevous Beach Picnic Area
Park
Albert I. Allen Memorial Park
Park
Passive Park
Park
Sunrise at Rambler Road Park
Park
Bill Henfey Park
Park
Veteran's Park
Park
Oak Avenue Park
Park
Shops (38) A+
Grove Supply Inc.
Home Improvement
Zippy's Bikes
Bicycle
Between the Lines
Clothing
Shore Style
Hairdresser
Hooked on Books
Books
Wawa
Convenience Store
M.S. Brown Jewelers
Fashion
Sunglass Emporium
Optician
Bobby's
Clothing
Wild Planet
Toys
New Fashion
Clothing
Boardwalk Mall
Mall
Ocean World Gift
Gift Shop
Winterwood Gift & Christmas Shoppe
Gift Shop
Shore Store
Convenience Store
Magic Seashells
Gift Shop
Spirit USA Beachwear
Clothing
Ayces Printing
Clothing
Spirit Gifts
Gift Shop
NJ Waves
Clothing
Casino Jewelery
Fashion
Gemini
Gift Shop
Michelle's Island Cuts
Hairdresser
Boardwalk Bargains
Discount Store
The Bargain Store
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.0% take public transportation in Wildwood.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations
B+
Wildwood Bus Terminal
Bus Station
Rt-9 at Edgewood Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.0%
B-
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Wildwood is 111/100 - which is 8% lower than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

Wildwood crime rates are 7,718 per 100k, which is 377% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
6,641 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,077 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D

The median income in Wildwood is $42,730 - which is 42% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$42,730
F
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Holly Beach Volunteer Fire Co.
Fire Station
Holly Beach Dental Associates
Dentist
Wildwood Fire Department
Fire Station
Wildwood Police Department
Police
Wildwood Family Medical Associates
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Wildwood Volunteer Fire Company Number 1
Fire Station
WIldwood Beach Patrol
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
West Wildwood Fire Company
Fire Station
North Wildwood Volunteer Fire Company Number 1
Fire Station
Wildwood Crest Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
North Wildwood Police Dept.
Police
North Wildwood Fire Department
Fire Station
Anglesea Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
New Jersey State Police
Police
NJSP - Marine Services Station
Police
Rio Grande Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rio Grande Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing C

Wildwood home prices are $253,900 - which is 20% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$253,900
A
Home Appreciation Rate
11%
A-
Home Affordability
5.9x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools F

The Wildwood graduation rate is 80% - which is 8% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
21%
F
High School Grad. Rates
80%
D+
Elementary Schools (2) C-
Wildwood Middle School
Glenwood Ave Elementary School
Cape Trinity Catholic School
Margaret Mace Elementary School
Crest Memorial School
Rio Grande Baptist Academy
High Schools (1) D-
Wildwood High School
Wildwood Catholic High School
Rio Grande Baptist Academy
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ratings C+

Wildwood has an overall rating of 67% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes
C+
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  • Wildwood has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Wildwood crime rates are 377% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Wildwood is 8% lower than the New Jersey average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Wildwood? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wildwood Recreation Center
      Byrne Plaza
      Fox Park
      Rendevous Beach Picnic Area
      Albert I. Allen Memorial Park
      Passive Park
      Sunrise at Rambler Road Park
      Bill Henfey Park

      Entertainment

      Wildwood Historical Society
      Big Blue Cruiser Whale Watcher
      Island Bowl
      The Doo Wop Experience
      Splash Zone Water Park
      SpringShot
      Games of Chance
      Race Zone Amuseuments

      Food & Drink

      Liquor Mart
      Island Ice Cream Co.
      Watergate
      Shamrock Cafe
      Breakers Billiard Club & Bar
      Kee Liquors
      Slip 'N Shore Bar
      The Wild Scoop

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Wildwood? Of all people who commute, 5.0% take public transportation in Wildwood.
      Drive to Work
      62%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      15%

      13% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Wildwood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Wildwood Family Medical Associates