Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Egg Harbor City

Affordability

Egg Harbor City has 5 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 263 total units, offering options for renters who qualify for affordable housing programs. Median rent, median household income, and renter share data are not available for this city at this time.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Egg Harbor City Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 182 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction boundaries.

Getting Around Egg Harbor City

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Egg Harbor City scores 67 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable), with a Bike Score of 67. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties listed on this page.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 5 schools across 4 districts serve Egg Harbor City, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living in Egg Harbor City, NJ

Egg Harbor City does not have median household income data available in our current dataset. As a small city in Atlantic County, it is generally considered one of the more affordable communities in the region, and the presence of income-based and HUD-assisted housing reflects ongoing local efforts to keep housing within reach for lower- and moderate-income renters.

• Affordable rental properties: 5 HUD-assisted or income-based buildings with 263 total units
• Income-based options: Rents at these properties are tied to household income or local income limits, not market rates

Qualifying renters may pay significantly less than market rate. Eligibility is based on household size and income limits set by HUD for the Atlantic County area.

Environment & Flood Risk

Of the 5 affordable housing properties in Egg Harbor City, 2 have been mapped to a flood zone and none are designated high-risk. Overall flood exposure among HUD-assisted properties here is low.