Jersey Shore, NJ relocation guide
Moving to Wildwood Crest borough, NJ
$590,900Median home value
Cape May CountyArea
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About Wildwood Crest borough
Wildwood Crest is the quieter, residential southern end of the Wildwoods, known for its wide free beaches and classic doo-wop motels. About 3,000 year-round residents live in a mix of single-family homes and low-rise condos along the ocean. The borough's beach is famously wide, with the action of the boardwalk a short walk or bike ride north.


Home prices in Wildwood Crest borough
The median home value in Wildwood Crest borough is $590,900.
Top places in Wildwood Crest borough
- Wildwood Crest Beach — wide, free beaches.
- The Wildwoods boardwalk — amusement piers just north in Wildwood.
- Sunset Lake — park and events in the borough's center.
- Cape May — Victorian seaside town 10 minutes south.
Commuting from Wildwood Crest borough
- Atlantic City International Airport (~45 min).
- Garden State Parkway and NJ-47 serve the Wildwoods.
- No commuter rail; NJ Transit bus service.
Wildwood Crest borough FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wildwood Crest borough, NJ?
The median home value in Wildwood Crest borough is $590,900. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Wildwood Crest borough, NJ?
Atlantic City International Airport (~45 min).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.