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Ventnor City

Residential beach town on Absecon Island with a quieter, neighborhood feel while staying close to Atlantic City amenities.

Quiet beach townFishing pier + boardwalkNear Atlantic City
Property Tax & Key Information (2024-2025)

All data from NJ Treasury 2024 releases. Use these averages as a starting point—actual taxes depend on your property's assessed value.

General Tax Rate
2.733%
per $100 assessed (2024)
Effective Tax Rate
1.808%
comparison metric (2024)
Avg Assessment
$321,483
2024 average$326,975 (1.71%)
2025: $326,975 (1.71% change)
Avg Tax Bill
$8,786
2024 average
How to Read This Data
General Tax Rate (2.733%): The tax per $100 of assessed value. Multiply your home's assessed value by this rate to estimate taxes.
Effective Tax Rate (1.808%): A standardized comparison metric. Use this to compare tax burden across different towns—lower is generally better.
Avg Assessment: The average assessed value. Your property's assessment may be higher or lower—check the tax assessor's office for your specific address.
Quick Estimate Formula:
(Your Assessed Value ÷ 100) × 2.733 = Annual Tax
Example: $300,000 = ($300,000 ÷ 100) × 2.733 = $8,199/year
High School
Atlantic City High School (send/receive)
Beach Access
Yes (beach badges)
Rail/Transit
No
Municipal Site
ventnorcity.org
Flood/Insurance
Coastal/bayfront risk varies by neighborhood—check FEMA flood zone and budget for flood/wind insurance where required.
Check FEMA Flood Maps
At a glance
Lifestyle
Quiet beach town
Housing mix
Varied - see details
Location
South Jersey
Buyer fit
Primary + second homes
Local essentials
Schools
  • Ventnor City School District (district)
  • Ventnor City School (K–8)
  • Atlantic City High School (sending/receiving for 9–12)
Hospitals
  • Shore Medical Center (Somers Point)
  • AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center – Atlantic City Campus
  • AtlantiCare Urgent Care – Somers Point (nearby)
Shopping
  • Ventnor Avenue “Downbeach” shops and dining
  • Nearby Tanger Outlets Atlantic City
  • Nearby Somers Point / Route 9 retail
Parks & Recreation
  • Ventnor City beach and boardwalk
  • Ventnor City Fishing Pier
  • Downbeach shoreline recreation areas
Essentials
  • Atlantic County Library System – Ventnor branch
  • NJ Transit bus access along the island / to Atlantic City
  • Quick access to Atlantic City entertainment and transit hubs
Quick stats
Highlights3
Categories5
Total amenities15
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