Communities
"I have traveled extensively and have come to have an even greater appreciation for all that Atlantic County offers. Magnificent beaches, natural scenery, top notch entertainment, a beautiful place to raise a family and work. It's all right here."
Richard Baehrle
Broker,
Prudential Fox & Roach
Chairman,
Atlantic County Economic
Development Advisory
Commission
Atlantic County is home to nearly 275,000 residents and the destination for more than 35 million visitors each year.
Comprised of twenty-three municipalities, covering 566.97 square miles, and bounded by water, Atlantic County offers a wealth of recreational opportunities, natural resources and a quality of life envied by others. Municipalities range in size from Egg Harbor Township (43,323) to Corbin City (492) with the total population in the 2010 census recorded as 274,549.
Area residents have access to affordable real estate and benefit from a lower cost of living than surrounding markets such as Philadelphia, New York City and northern New Jersey. Atlantic County also has one of the state’s lowest county tax rates. Exceptional schools, quality healthcare, enriching arts and culture and a pro-business attitude contribute to making Atlantic County a great place to live, work and play.
Its agricultural roots are evident with more than 9,500 acres of preserved farmland that provide fresh fruits and vegetables and contribute to the Town of Hammonton’s acclaim as the “Blueberry capitol of the World.”
Atlantic County offers a diverse landscape that accommodates various lifestyles. Choose from rural towns, beach communities, the excitement of urban living or the comforts of the suburbs. It’s all here.
For a list of Atlantic County's 23 municipalities click here