How long do people stay in their homes in Absecon, NJ?
22.2% (±6.9 points) of households in Absecon, NJ moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.4% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 22.2% (±6.9 points)
- Since before 2000
- 21.4%
When households in Absecon moved in
| Moved in | Absecon | Atlantic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 6.4% (±4.5 points) | 2.8% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 15.8% (±5.2 points) | 15.4% | 17.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 38.8% (±7.5 points) | 40.2% | 39.0% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 17.6% (±4.7 points) | 20.0% | 18.0% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 12.7% (±5.6 points) | 10.0% | 10.7% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 8.7% (±2.7 points) | 11.5% | 11.1% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Absecon, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Atlantic County (18.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (21.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Absecon
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absecon | — | 22.2% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Absecon Highlands | 1.8 mi | 27.9% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasantville | 2.7 mi | 18.6% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Atlantic City | 3.9 mi | 24.1% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pomona | 4.4 mi | 19.3% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northfield | 4.8 mi | 18.0% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Galloway Township | 4.8 mi | 17.9% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithville | 5.0 mi | 14.8% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ventnor City | 5.7 mi | 20.6% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Atlantic County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City | 24.1% (±3.2 points) |
| 2 | Absecon | 22.2% (±6.9 points) |
| 3 | Somers Point | 21.2% (±4.2 points) |
| 4 | Ventnor City | 20.6% (±4.8 points) |
| 5 | Longport Borough | 20.4% (±6.6 points) |
| 6 | Egg Harbor City | 19.8% (±11.0 points) |
| 7 | Buena Borough | 19.7% (±8.4 points) |
| 8 | Pleasantville | 18.6% (±3.9 points) |
Showing 8 of 23 places in Atlantic County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Absecon
How often do people move in Absecon?
22.2% of households in Absecon, NJ moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Absecon have?
21.4% of households in Absecon have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Absecon city, Atlantic County, New Jersey (county subdivision:00100, in state:34 county:001).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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