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Wildwood, New Jersey houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Wildwood, NJ (Cape May County) — Census median home value $361,200, county listing prices up about 10.3% over the past year. Market data for Wildwood houses and the broader area.
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Wildwood, NJ is in Cape May County, New Jersey — this guide covers houses in Wildwood and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,140, with a median household income of $51,996. Census data puts Wildwood houses at a median value of $361,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Cape May County's current median listing price runs $974,950, up about 10.3% over the past year.
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Market overview
Wildwood housing market
Wildwood is in Cape May County, New Jersey. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Wildwood and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$361,200
Population (Census ACS)
5,140
Median household income
$51,996
County price trend (2025)
3.94% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Wildwood market snapshot
Population
5,140
County
Cape May County
Median Household Income
$51,996
Median Home Value (city)
$361,200
Median Listing Price (Cape May County)
$974,950
Median Gross Rent
$1,255/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+10.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wildwood's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $361,200. Separately, Cape May County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $974,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Cape May County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.94% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Wildwood has an estimated population of 5,140 and a median household income of $51,996, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Wildwood's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 29% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Cape May County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Wildwood.
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Nearby communities include West Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, North Wildwood, Diamond Beach, Rio Grande, Erma, Burleigh, Stone Harbor, Whitesboro, Cape May, Cape May Court House, Villas, North Cape May, West Cape May, Avalon, Cape May Point.
West Wildwood market data
Nearby city · ~0.9 mi
Wildwood Crest market data
Nearby city · ~1.5 mi
North Wildwood market data
Nearby city · ~1.7 mi
Diamond Beach market data
Nearby city · ~2.7 mi
Rio Grande market data
Nearby city · ~3.9 mi
Erma market data
Nearby city · ~4.0 mi
Burleigh market data
Nearby city · ~4.4 mi
Stone Harbor market data
Nearby city · ~4.6 mi
Whitesboro market data
Nearby city · ~5.1 mi
Cape May market data
Nearby city · ~5.4 mi
Cape May Court House market data
Nearby city · ~6.3 mi
Villas market data
Nearby city · ~6.6 mi
North Cape May market data
Nearby city · ~7.2 mi
West Cape May market data
Nearby city · ~7.2 mi
Avalon market data
Nearby city · ~8.1 mi
Cape May Point market data
Nearby city · ~8.7 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Delmont (~17.2 mi), Heislerville (~18.8 mi), Leesburg (~20.9 mi), Dorchester (~21.2 mi), Corbin City (~22.5 mi), Port Norris (~22.6 mi), Mauricetown (~23.4 mi), Port Elizabeth (~23.7 mi), Dividing Creek (~24.7 mi), Estell Manor (~25.4 mi), Somers Point (~25.4 mi), Fortescue (~25.6 mi), Laurel Lake (~26.0 mi), Cumberland-Hesstown (~26.4 mi), Longport (~27.3 mi), Linwood (~27.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Wildwood data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,140
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$361,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$51,996
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,255
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.94%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$974,950
Census place type
city
County
Cape May County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.54 sq mi
Census GEOID
3481170
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Common questions
Wildwood FAQ
What are houses worth in Wildwood, NJ?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Wildwood at $361,200. Cape May County's current median listing price runs $974,950, up about 10.3% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Wildwood, NJ?
For owner-occupied houses in Wildwood, Census ACS data shows a median value of $361,200. Active listing prices in Cape May County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Wildwood, NJ?
Wildwood houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cape May County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Wildwood, NJ?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wildwood's population at approximately 5,140.
What's the median rent in Wildwood, NJ?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Wildwood at approximately $1,255 per month.
What is the median household income in Wildwood, NJ?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Wildwood at approximately $51,996.
Is the Wildwood housing market growing?
Cape May County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.94% annual change in 2025.
Is Wildwood, NJ affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Wildwood's median home value at about 6.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 29% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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