Living in Ventnor City, NJ
Residential beach town on Absecon Island with a quieter, neighborhood feel while staying close to Atlantic City amenities.
Property taxes in Ventnor City, 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 Ventnor City
- Ventnor City School District (district)
- Ventnor City School (K–8)
- Atlantic 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)
- Ventnor Avenue “Downbeach” shops and dining
- Nearby Tanger Outlets Atlantic City
- Nearby Somers Point / Route 9 retail
- Ventnor City beach and boardwalk
- Ventnor City Fishing Pier
- Downbeach shoreline recreation areas
- 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
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: City of Ventnor Municipal Water Department (city-owned wells and treatment plants); city Water & Sewer division handles sewer
- Trash & Recycling: Municipal via Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) — curbside trash and recycling
The commission introduced Ordinance 2026-012 to fund phase one of the Winchester Avenue sanitary sewer main replacement and adopted Resolution 2026-186 to apply for a short-term construction loan from the New Jersey I-Bank to finance it. Public commenters raised two items: a request to provide or sell UPF protective shirts (for beach taggers/badge checkers) and a complaint about new banners placed at boardwalk ramp light poles obstructing residents' views.
- Introduced Ordinance 2026-012 (bond ordinance for phase one of Winchester Avenue sanitary sewer main replacement).
- Adopted Resolution 2026-186 authorizing application for a short-term construction loan from the New Jersey I‑Bank to finance the Winchester Avenue project.
- Scheduled public hearing and likely ordinance adoption for July 9, 2026.
The commission honored and accepted the retirement of long-time police chief/dispatcher Gerald J. Schaefer and handled routine municipal business: introduction of a bond ordinance for fire department equipment, several construction and procurement resolutions (including a Winchester Avenue water main contract), personnel hires, and renewals of liquor licenses. Bills and payroll were approved and there was extended public comment about street parking and Vassar-related parking permit concerns.
The commission swore in and unanimously promoted four Ventnor City Beach Patrol members, introduced water and sewer rate increases and adopted a $1.5M bond ordinance to fund Winchester Avenue water main replacement. The meeting also approved multiple resolutions (property auctions, hires, refunds, seasonal staff, a drainage change order), passed bills/payroll, and discussed derelict boats and boardwalk/snow-fence issues raised by residents.
Meeting summaries are AI-generated for convenience only and are not official municipal minutes. Verify against the source video.
Ventnor City, NJ: common questions
What are property taxes like in Ventnor City, NJ?
The 2025 general tax rate in Ventnor City is $2.824 per $100 of assessed value. In 2024 the average residential tax bill was $8,786 on an average assessment of $321,483, an effective tax rate of about 1.808%.
What schools serve Ventnor City?
Ventnor City School District (PreK-8); grades 9-12 attend Atlantic City High School via sending relationship
Does Ventnor City have beach access?
Yes. Ventnor City has ocean beaches, and seasonal beach badges are required in summer.
Is there train service in Ventnor City?
Ventnor City 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 Ventnor City?
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 Ventnor City?
Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas. City of Ventnor Municipal Water Department (city-owned wells and treatment plants); city Water & Sewer division handles sewer. Trash & Recycling: Municipal via Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) — curbside trash and recycling
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