Erma, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,039 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,674 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$378,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$831 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,252 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cape May County
2
Atlantic City-Hammonton Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cape May County
5
Atlantic City-Hammonton Metro Area
5
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 34
Feb 2 5 37
Mar 4 1 43
Apr 4 0 53
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 4 2 38

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 2%

Schools

Richard M Teitelman Middle School
1 miles, SW 2.3 star
Lower Cape May Regional High School
1 miles, SW 2.3 star
Rio Grande Baptist Academy
2 miles, NE 5 star
Sandman Consolidated School
2 miles, SW 2.3 star

Colleges

Hospitals

Cape Regional Medical Center Inc
8 miles, NE 3.2 star
Beebe Medical Center
20 miles, SW 4.1 star
Shore Medical Center
27 miles, NE 2.3 star
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
28 miles, W 2.3 star

Airports

Atlantic City International Airport
36 miles, NE 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
63 miles, N 4.1 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
89 miles, NE 1.4 star