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A township of 48,073 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey
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About Egg Harbor

Township in Atlantic County, New Jersey, US
1693Established
47,842Population
74.9 sq miArea
43 ftElevation

Egg Harbor Township is a township in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 47,842, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 4,519 (+10.4%) from the 2010 census count of 43,323, which in turn reflected an increase of 12,597 (+41.0%) from the 30,726 counted in the 2000 census. Egg Harbor Township was first mentioned as part of Gloucester County in records dating back to March 20, 1693, and at times was called New Weymouth. The township's western boundary was established on May 13, 1761, with the area called Great Egg-Harbour Township. Portions of the township were taken to form Galloway Township, which w…

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Housing in Egg Harbor

$413K▲ 4.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Egg Harbor home is worth about $413,000, up 4.9% in a year, 29% below the New Jersey typical home.

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Safety in Egg Harbor

C+

Safety Grade C+

Egg Harbor reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 60% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Egg Harbor 1.5
New Jersey 2
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Egg Harbor 13.2
New Jersey 12.7
U.S. 15.5
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Health in Egg Harbor

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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≈Just like New Jersey

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Nothing stands out: Egg Harbor tracks New Jersey closely.

Care nearby

Shore Medical CenterSomers Point · 4.4 mi · ER
Southern Jersey at English CreekEgg Harbor Township · 3.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
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Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 08234, 08225, 08403 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Egg Harbor →

Natural hazards in Egg Harbor

53
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes💨 Strong wind
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B−

School Grade B-

The public schools Egg Harbor’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 55% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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DistrictEgg Harbor Township School DistrictSchools12

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Egg Harbor Township BranchRussell Swift Dr. & Ocean Hgts. Ave · part of Atlantic County Library
E-books56 hrs a week
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