Living in Longport, NJ
Small, quiet barrier-island borough with a predominantly residential, upscale beach-town feel.
Property taxes in Longport, NJ
All data from NJ Treasury 2024 releases. Use these averages as a starting point—actual taxes depend on your property's assessed value.
Schools, shopping & essentials in Longport
- Longport School District (non-operating)
- William H. Ross School (Margate) (sending for K–8)
- Eugene A. Tighe Middle School (Margate) (sending for K–8)
- Atlantic City High School (sending/receiving for 9–12)
- Ocean City High School (sending/receiving for 9–12)
- Shore Medical Center (Somers Point)
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – Atlantic City Campus
- AtlantiCare Urgent Care – Somers Point (nearby)
- Nearby Margate/Ventnor “Downbeach” retail
- Ocean City downtown (Asbury Avenue corridor) (nearby)
- Somers Point / Route 9 retail (nearby)
- Longport beaches
- Local bayfront access points
- Nearby island recreation (walking/biking along the shore towns)
- Nearest full-service municipal resources typically in neighboring Downbeach towns
- Easy car access to Route 9 / shore bridges
- Nearby Atlantic County Library System branches (Margate/Ventnor/Somers Point)
Town hall contacts, services, and what local government is actually doing — straight from public council meetings.
- Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas
- Water/Sewer: Longport Water Department (borough-owned water system)
Longport, NJ: common questions
What are property taxes like in Longport, NJ?
The 2025 general tax rate in Longport is $1.111 per $100 of assessed value. In 2024 the average residential tax bill was $13,501 on an average assessment of $1,203,314, an effective tax rate of about 0.746%.
What schools serve Longport?
Non-operating district — K-8 students attend Margate City Schools and grades 9-12 attend Atlantic City High School via sending relationships
Does Longport have beach access?
Yes. Longport has ocean beaches, and seasonal beach badges are required in summer.
Is there train service in Longport?
Longport does not have its own train station. The closest NJ Transit Atlantic City Line stops are in Absecon, Egg Harbor City, Hammonton, and Atlantic City.
Do I need flood insurance in Longport?
Coastal/bayfront risk varies by neighborhood—check FEMA flood zone and budget for flood/wind insurance where required. Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) for any specific address before you make an offer.
Who provides utilities in Longport?
Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas. Longport Water Department (borough-owned water system)
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