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Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area, each scored against other metro areas.
- Population, 2025
- 372,047
- +0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 154,441
- Median household income
- $82,105
- Median home value
- $331,700
- Jobs located here
- 158,202
- Highest market score
- 70
- Optometrists and eye care, #44 of 386 scored metro areas
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What this means
An estimated 372,047 people live in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area, in 154,441 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area grew 0.8%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area is $82,105 a year, 2% above the U.S. median of $80,734.
Set against the U.S., households in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area spend the most on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on pets (73).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area are for optometrists and eye clinics (70), home inspectors (68) and oil change and quick-lube shops (65). The Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area ranks #44 of 386 scored metro areas for optometrists and eye clinics.
The Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area takes in 2 counties: Atlantic County and Cape May County. For its number of households, the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for bakeries and dessert shops (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for collision repair and body shops (55% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optometrists and eye care | 70 | #44 of 386 | 46 | 3.0 | $4.1M | 131 | 16 |
| Home inspectors | 68 | #33 of 243 | 8 | 0.5 | Index only | 135 | 7 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 65 | #65 of 290 | 6 | 0.4 | $21.8M | 159 | 5 |
| Child care and preschools | 65 | #86 of 387 | 87 | 5.6 | $1.1M | 106 | 70 |
| Roofing and gutters | 64 | #83 of 381 | 60 | 3.9 | $8.3M | 98 | 22 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 63 | #103 of 381 | 22 | 1.4 | $5.9M | 193 | 32 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 62 | #110 of 387 | 157 | 10.2 | $1.2M | 123 | 107 |
| Property management | 60 | #96 of 374 | 40 | 2.6 | Index only | 127 | 74 |
| Insurance agencies | 58 | #136 of 387 | 139 | 9.0 | $1.7M | 135 | 97 |
| Gas stations | 58 | #139 of 387 | 100 | 6.5 | $3M | 126 | 76 |
| Dry cleaners | 57 | #99 of 272 | 14 | 0.9 | $25.5M | 163 | 21 |
| Tire shops | 55 | #175 of 386 | 45 | 2.9 | $2.9M | 116 | 16 |
| Hair salons | 54 | #141 of 387 | 292 | 18.9 | $542K | 126 | 160 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 53 | #156 of 387 | 70 | 4.5 | $2.1M | 104 | 38 |
| Veterinarians | 53 | #169 of 384 | 36 | 2.3 | $2.8M | 104 | 29 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 51 | #177 of 373 | 72 | 4.7 | Index only | 101 | 22 |
| Auto repair and car care | 51 | #196 of 387 | 447 | 28.9 | $293K | 109 | 206 |
| Funeral homes | 50 | #176 of 377 | 34 | 2.2 | $723K | 106 | 25 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 50 | #192 of 387 | 1,161 | 75.2 | $163K | 107 | 498 |
| Spas and skin care | 48 | #204 of 387 | 156 | 10.1 | $1M | 116 | 46 |
| Convenience stores | 46 | #225 of 387 | 146 | 9.5 | $7.2M | 92 | 66 |
| Auto repair shops | 46 | #235 of 387 | 263 | 17.0 | $497K | 112 | 155 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 45 | #240 of 387 | 98 | 6.3 | $1.9M | 108 | 251 |
| Home repair trades | 44 | #235 of 387 | 236 | 15.3 | $2.1M | 87 | 323 |
| Electricians | 44 | #240 of 383 | 52 | 3.4 | $9.5M | 79 | 113 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 44 | #255 of 387 | 674 | 43.6 | $235K | 110 | 317 |
| Gyms | 42 | #264 of 387 | 130 | 8.4 | $1.1M | 87 | 55 |
| Real estate | 41 | #275 of 387 | 775 | 50.2 | Index only | 84 | 280 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 40 | #289 of 387 | 262 | 17.0 | $562K | 85 | 93 |
| Pest control | 39 | #251 of 345 | 24 | 1.6 | $8.4M | 82 | 22 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 39 | #271 of 387 | 349 | 22.6 | $3M | 89 | 179 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 39 | #277 of 387 | 124 | 8.0 | $4M | 84 | 188 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 39 | #295 of 387 | 655 | 42.4 | Index only | 79 | 157 |
| Grocery stores | 37 | #278 of 387 | 117 | 7.6 | $9M | 97 | 113 |
| Laundromats | 36 | #268 of 364 | 42 | 2.7 | $8.5M | 68 | 12 |
| Barbershops | 36 | #308 of 387 | 91 | 5.9 | $1.7M | 92 | 23 |
| Pet businesses | 35 | #304 of 387 | 144 | 9.3 | $711K | 81 | 75 |
| Chiropractors | 35 | #314 of 386 | 98 | 6.3 | $1.9M | 81 | 51 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 33 | #293 of 387 | 255 | 16.5 | $2.5M | 81 | 389 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 33 | #294 of 385 | 86 | 5.6 | $2.4M | 80 | 256 |
| Physical therapy | 30 | #337 of 386 | 113 | 7.3 | $1.7M | 70 | 66 |
| Car washes and detailing | 30 | #340 of 387 | 61 | 3.9 | $2.1M | 85 | 29 |
| Nail salons | 30 | #356 of 387 | 116 | 7.5 | $1.4M | 82 | 86 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 29 | #335 of 386 | 52 | 3.4 | $2M | 77 | 33 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 28 | #325 of 347 | 62 | 4.0 | $2.4M | 59 | 55 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 28 | #328 of 387 | 462 | 29.9 | $773K | 61 | 289 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 28 | #331 of 387 | 601 | 38.9 | $594K | 67 | 322 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 26 | #354 of 387 | 157 | 10.2 | $1.3M | 77 | 420 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 24 | #369 of 387 | 253 | 16.4 | $2.5M | 67 | 215 |
| House cleaning | 23 | #359 of 375 | 47 | 3.0 | $4.3M | 67 | 142 |
| Pizza | 23 | #366 of 387 | 264 | 17.1 | $2.4M | 47 | 389 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 22 | #367 of 387 | 3,257 | 210.9 | $193K | 52 | 1,256 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 22 | #373 of 387 | 1,898 | 122.9 | $330K | 50 | 646 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 22 | #374 of 387 | 398 | 25.8 | $1.6M | 38 | 237 |
| Pet stores | 19 | #372 of 382 | 39 | 2.5 | $2.6M | 58 | 13 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.3 | $47.3M | 193 | 7 |
Household spending in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $130.8M | $847 | 88 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $300.7M | $1,947 | 75 |
| Food away from home | $627.2M | $4,061 | 100 |
| Groceries | $1.1B | $6,827 | 108 |
| Personal care products and services | $158.2M | $1,024 | 102 |
| Child care and other personal services | $92.7M | $600 | 103 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $147.3M | $954 | 97 |
| Medical and dental services | $189.2M | $1,225 | 95 |
| Pets | $102.4M | $663 | 73 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $357M | $2,311 | 112 |
| Vehicle insurance | $235.8M | $1,527 | 78 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $496M | $3,211 | 106 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $202.1M | $1,309 | 93 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.8B | $18,335 | 110 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 372,047+0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 154,441
- Median age
- 44.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 807 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 460
- Median household income
- $82,105
- Average household income
- $110,931
- Median home value
- $331,700
- Jobs located here
- 158,202
- Daytime population
- 359,111Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Counties in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area 2
- Atlantic County, NJ276,270 people
- Cape May County, NJ94,941 people
Other markets based in New Jersey 2
- Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area385,864 people
- Vineland, NJ metro area153,305 people
Questions
How fast is the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area at 372,047 people in 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 154,441 households.
How much do households in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area spend?
Households in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area spend about $2.8B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.1B on groceries and $627.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area runs highest on clothing, shoes and related services (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on pets (73).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area?
Of the business types scored in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area, optometrists and eye clinics (70), home inspectors (68) and oil change and quick-lube shops (65) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For optometrists and eye clinics, that ranks #44 of 386 scored metro areas.
How does the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area is $82,105, 2% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $331,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for bakeries and dessert shops (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for collision repair and body shops (55% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in the Atlantic City-Hammonton metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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