78-651: Wildwood Crest is a borough in Cape May County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . The borough, and all of Cape May County, is part of the Ocean City metropolitan statistical area , and is part of the Philadelphia - Wilmington - Camden , PA -NJ- DE - MD combined statistical area , also known as the Delaware Valley or Philadelphia metropolitan area . As of the 2020 United States census ,
156-611: A sending/receiving relationship with the Wildwood Public School District , together with students from North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest. As of the 2019–20 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 245 students and 29.9 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.2:1. Students are also eligible to attend Cape May County Technical High School in the Cape May Court House area, which serves students from
234-542: A 54.1% turnout. The Wildwood Crest School District serves public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at Crest Memorial School. As of the 2019–20 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 275 students and 34.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.0:1. For ninth through twelfth grades , public school students from Wildwood Crest attend Wildwood High School in Wildwood as part of
312-592: A 62.3% turnout. Public school students from West Wildwood, a non-operating school district, attend Margaret Mace School in North Wildwood , of the North Wildwood School District , for grades PreK–8 and Wildwood High School of Wildwood City School District for ninth grade through twelfth grade as part of a sending/receiving relationship . In 2019, North Wildwood district received 20 students from West Wildwood, making up 11% of
390-491: A distinctive "Doo Wop" or Googie style of architecture . Collectively, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest contain the nation's largest collection of mid-century "Doo Wop" resort architecture. The term "Doo Wop" was coined by the Mid-Atlantic Center For The Arts in the early 1990s to describe the unique, space-age architectural style that was common in the 1950s and 1960s. Post World War II America
468-531: A joint Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), one of 32 zones covering 37 municipalities statewide. The four municipalities in The Wildwoods were selected in 2002 as one of a group of three zones added to participate in the program as part of a joint zone with. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment and investment within the Zone, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of
546-417: A joint Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), one of 32 zones covering 37 municipalities statewide. The four municipalities in The Wildwoods were selected in 2002 as one of a group of three zones added to participate in the program as part of a joint zone with. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment and investment within the Zone, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of
624-539: A one-year term) and a six-member council (elected to staggered three-year terms). The mayor would preside at council meetings, but had no vote except to break ties. This system resulted in a period, known as " boroughitis ", where large numbers of small boroughs were created. In 1894, the Legislature passed an act requiring each township to have a single school district. A wave of borough incorporations followed, as one part of several townships decided that it would prefer
702-510: A partisan election. Only two boroughs, Roselle and Roselle Park , have ward structures with councils having five ward members and one at-large. The borough system has a weak mayor and the council performs most legislative and executive functions. This form of local government is used by 39% of the municipalities in New Jersey. There are a total of 253 boroughs in New Jersey, which include: West Wildwood, New Jersey West Wildwood
780-404: A popular vacation destination for those living in all parts of New Jersey as well as the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas. Many vacationers and tourists have come from as far away as, New England and Canada and have made The Wildwoods a vacation hotspot, due to the area's mild summer climate. Unlike its sister communities of Wildwood and North Wildwood , Wildwood Crest
858-404: A single night club, a miniature golf course and several marinas. Created using landfill to cover existing marshes in the 1920s, the borough is surrounding by bulkheads to protect it from flooding, though heavy winds and high tides can overtop the flood protection mechanisms. The 2010 United States census counted 603 people, 276 households, and 160 families in the borough. The population density
SECTION 10
#1732775906130936-752: A staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year; At an annual reorganization held each January, the commissioners select one member to serve as director and another to serve as vice-director. As of 2024, Cape May County's Commissioners are Director Leonard C. Desiderio ( R , Sea Isle City , 2024), Robert Barr (R, Ocean City ; 2025), Will Morey (R, Wildwood Crest ; 2026), Melanie Collette (R. Middle Township ; 2026), and Vice-Director Andrew Bulakowski (R, Lower Township ; 2025). The county's constitutional officers are Clerk Rita Marie Rothberg (R, 2025, Ocean City), Sheriff Robert Nolan (R, 2026, Lower Township) and Surrogate E. Marie Hayes (R, 2028, Ocean City). As of March 2011, there were
1014-540: A total of 2,341 registered voters in Wildwood Crest, of which 436 (18.6%) were registered as Democrats , 1,052 (44.9%) were registered as Republicans and 850 (36.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 3 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 61.1% of the vote (1,046 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 38.5% (659 votes), and other candidates with 0.4% (6 votes), among
1092-519: A total of 463 registered voters in West Wildwood, of which 124 (26.8%) were registered as Democrats , 184 (39.7%) were registered as Republicans and 154 (33.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There was one voter registered to another party. In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 51.6% of the vote (165 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 48.1% (154 votes), and other candidates with 0.3% (1 vote), among
1170-544: Is 12 to 18 inches (30 to 46 cm), and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in nor'easter activity. According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Wildwood Crest would have a dominant vegetation type of Northern Cordgrass ( 73 ) with a dominant vegetation form of Coastal Prairie ( 20 ). People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Wildwood Crest include: Borough (New Jersey) A borough (also spelled boro ), in
1248-412: Is a borough in Cape May County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . The city, and all of Cape May County, is part of the Ocean City metropolitan statistical area , and is part of the Philadelphia - Wilmington - Camden , PA -NJ- DE - MD combined statistical area , also known as the Delaware Valley or Philadelphia metropolitan area . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population
1326-509: Is generally set apart from the all-hours excitement that the resort area is known for. Many vacationers will find some of the quietest and most undisturbed beach space. In recent years, condominiums have replaced many of the motels the area was known for, such as The Grand, The Ocean Breeze, El Coronado, and The Arcadia. Some restaurants have been torn down and replaced with condominiums, including The Captain's Table, The Surfside, and Duffenetti's. These changes in housing have significantly changed
1404-432: Is home to the highest number of boroughs of any New Jersey county, at 56. The Borough Act of 1878 allowed any township (or portion thereof) with a land area of no more than four square miles (10 km ) and a population not exceeding 5,000, to establish itself as an independent borough through a petition and referendum process on a self-executing basis. As enacted, a borough would be governed by an elected mayor (serving
1482-546: Is located in the 2nd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 1st state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew ( R , Dennis Township ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For
1560-571: Is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use the commission form of government . The governing body is comprised of three commissioners, who are elected at-large on a non-partisan basis to serve concurrent four-year terms of office as part of the November general election. At a reorganization meeting conducted after each election, the commission selects one of its members to serve as mayor and designates for each commissioner an assigned department to oversee. As of 2023 , members of
1638-536: Is represented by Jeff Van Drew ( R , Dennis Township ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 1st legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Mike Testa ( R , Vineland ) and in
SECTION 20
#17327759061301716-726: The 6 + 5 ⁄ 8 % rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. Established in November 2002, the borough's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in December 2023. The joint UEZ is overseen by the Enterprise Zone Development Corporation of the Wildwoods Board, which includes representatives from all four municipalities. West Wildwood has been governed under the Walsh Act form of New Jersey municipal government since 1964. The borough
1794-534: The 6 + 5 ⁄ 8 % rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. Established in September 2002, the borough's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in December 2023. The joint UEZ is overseen by the Enterprise Zone Development Corporation of the Wildwoods Board, which includes representatives from all four municipalities. Notable motels in Wildwood Crest include the Caribbean Motel , built in 1957 in
1872-509: The 2000 U.S. census , there were 3,980 people, 1,833 households, and 1,114 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,453.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,333.6/km). There were 4,862 housing units at an average density of 4,219.3 per square mile (1,629.1/km). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.87% White , 1.23% African American , 0.10% Native American , 0.48% Asian , 2.21% from other races , and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.22% of
1950-455: The 2000 United States census there were 448 people, 202 households, and 117 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,698.0 inhabitants per square mile (655.6/km ). There were 775 housing units at an average density of 1, 150.9/km (2,937.4/sq mi). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.76% White , 0.22% Asian , 2.23% from other races , and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.79% of
2028-511: The 2024-2025 session , the 1st legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Mike Testa ( R , Vineland ) and in the General Assembly by Antwan McClellan (R, Ocean City ) and Erik K. Simonsen (R, Lower Township ). Cape May County is governed by a five-person Board of County Commissioners whose members are elected at-large on a partisan basis to three-year terms of office on
2106-731: The City of Wildwood to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean . The 2010 United States census counted 3,270 people, 1,532 households, and 918 families in the borough. The population density was 2,884.0 per square mile (1,113.5/km). There were 5,569 housing units at an average density of 4,911.6 per square mile (1,896.4/km). The racial makeup was 93.18% (3,047) White , 1.68% (55) Black or African American , 0.15% (5) Native American , 1.01% (33) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 1.80% (59) from other races , and 2.17% (71) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.63% (184) of
2184-659: The Doo-Wop style and added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 2005. The borough is bordered on the bay side by Sunset Lake. This was once connected to the Atlantic Ocean by Turtle Gut Inlet , which was closed in 1922. The Sunset Lake and Turtle Gut Park is located at New Jersey and Miami Avenues. A nearby memorial commemorates the Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet fought on June 29, 1776. This
2262-409: The General Assembly by Antwan McClellan (R, Ocean City ) and Erik K. Simonsen (R, Lower Township ). Cape May County is governed by a five-person Board of County Commissioners whose members are elected at-large on a partisan basis to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year; At an annual reorganization held each January,
2340-966: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden has a worship site in Wildwood Crest active in the summer. Previously it was a standalone church, Assumption Church. In 2008 the diocese announced that it would merge into St. Ann's Church of Wildwood , and the merger occurred in 2010. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Wildwood Crest has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) with hot, moderately humid summers, cool winters and year-around precipitation. Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature above 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature at or above 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature at or above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During
2418-417: The 1,233 ballots cast by the borough's 2,410 registered voters (44 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 51.2%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 60.8% of the vote (806 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 32.9% (436 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 4.5% (59 votes), with 1,325 ballots cast among the borough's 2,448 registered voters, yielding
Wildwood Crest, New Jersey - Misplaced Pages Continue
2496-461: The 1,724 ballots cast by the borough's 2,419 registered voters (13 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 71.3%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 59.2% of the vote (1,090 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama , who received 39.6% (729 votes), with 1,842 ballots cast among the borough's 2,319 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.4%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 60.4% of
2574-469: The 1910s as a southern extension to the resort of Wildwood . The borough's name comes from Wildwood , which in turn was named for the area's wild flowers. It is a dry town , where alcohol cannot be sold, affirmed by the results of a referendum held in 1940. Wildwood Crest joins Cape May Point and Ocean City among municipalities in Cape May restricting the sale of alcohol. Adjoining Wildwood allows
2652-524: The 1950s and 1960s. During the 1950s, the economy had grown to unprecedented levels. Americans achieved a level of prosperity they had never known before. In response to this unprecedented growth, hundreds of motels were constructed in Wildwood and Wildwood Crest with the distinct "Doo Wop" style of architecture. The first motel to reflect this style was the Ebb Tide Motel, constructed in 1957, which
2730-410: The 236 ballots cast by the borough's 435 registered voters (4 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 54.3%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 48.2% of the vote (148 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 41.7% (128 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 4.9% (15 votes), with 307 ballots cast among the borough's 493 registered voters, yielding
2808-447: The 323 ballots cast by the borough's 459 registered voters (3 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 70.4%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 52.4% of the vote (177 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama , who received 45.0% (152 votes), with 338 ballots cast among the borough's 462 registered voters, for a turnout of 73.2%. In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 51.4% of
2886-536: The Cape May Court House area, which serves students from the entire county in its comprehensive and vocational programs, which are offered without charge to students who are county residents. Special needs students may be referred to Cape May County Special Services School District in the Cape May Court House area. In 2020, the West Wildwood School Board commissioned a study from Stockton University exploring whether switching K–8 education to
2964-553: The North Wildwood district enrollment. As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 207 students and 33.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 6.3:1. As of the 2021–22 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 263 students and 31.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.5:1. Students are also eligible to attend Cape May County Technical High School in
3042-597: The West Wildwood Borough Board of Commissioners are Mayor Matthew J. Ksiazek (Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property), John J. Banning (Commissioner of Public Safety and Public Affairs), Joseph D. Segrest (Commissioner of Revenue and Finance), all serving concurrent terms of office ending December 31, 2024. In June 2019, Cornelius J. Maxwell (who had been serving as Commissioner of Revenue and Finance) resigned from office, citing personal reasons. The meeting where Maxwell resigned
3120-493: The Wildwood School District would have effects, causing a negative reaction from multiple parents who preferred that their children attend Mace School. The study stated that West Wildwood would save more than $ 175,000 per year if it used Wildwood City district for K–8. As of May 2010 , the borough had a total of 5.59 miles (9.00 km) of roadways, of which 4.79 miles (7.71 km) were maintained by
3198-483: The auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden . Cape May County Library operates the Wildwood Crest Library. The borough has a total of 31.88 miles (51.31 km) of roadways, of which 29.83 miles (48.01 km) were maintained by the municipality and 2.05 miles (3.30 km) by Cape May County. County Route 621 (Pacific Avenue/New Jersey Avenue) runs for 2.0 miles (3.2 km) through
Wildwood Crest, New Jersey - Misplaced Pages Continue
3276-409: The average family size was 2.76. In the borough, the population was spread out, with 18.2% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males. The median income for a household in the borough
3354-400: The average family size was 2.92. In the borough the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 32.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males. The median income for a household in
3432-505: The borough had a total area of 0.36 square miles (0.94 km ), including 0.29 square miles (0.74 km ) of land and 0.08 square miles (0.20 km ) of water (21.67%). The borough borders the Cape May County municipalities of Middle Township , North Wildwood City and Wildwood City . Located on a small island connected to Wildwood by a two-lane bridge, the borough consists primarily vacation and year-round homes with
3510-456: The borough was $ 33,393, and the median income for a family was $ 50,625. Males had a median income of $ 38,281 versus $ 21,190 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 17,839. About 3.2% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over. Portions of the borough—together with areas in North Wildwood , Wildwood and Wildwood Crest —are part of
3588-461: The borough's beachfront has been closed off for the protection of native birds such as the piping plover . These small birds have this area all to themselves so that their eggs may be protected from beachgoers. There is a nature trail one may take through the dunes to explore this sheltered area of the beach. Wildwood Crest borders the Diamond Beach section of Lower Township to the south,
3666-400: The borough's population was 3,101, a decrease of 169 (−5.2%) from the 2010 census count of 3,270, which in turn reflected a decline of 710 (−17.8%) from the 3,980 counted in the 2000 census . Wildwood Crest was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 6, 1910, from portions of Lower Township . The area of the borough was first developed by Philip Baker in
3744-649: The borough, from Lower Township to the south to Wildwood in the north. Parking in the beach area of Wildwood Crest is regulated by parking meters between mid-May and mid-September. NJ Transit provides bus service to Philadelphia on the 313 and 315 routes, with seasonal service to Philadelphia on the 316 route and to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 319 route. The Great American Trolley Company operates trolley service in Wildwood Crest during
3822-638: The commissioners select one member to serve as director and another to serve as vice-director. As of 2024 , Cape May County's Commissioners are Director Leonard C. Desiderio ( R , Sea Isle City , 2024), Robert Barr (R, Ocean City ; 2025), Will Morey (R, Wildwood Crest ; 2026), Melanie Collette (R. Middle Township ; 2026), and Vice-Director Andrew Bulakowski (R, Lower Township ; 2025). The county's constitutional officers are Clerk Rita Marie Rothberg (R, 2025, Ocean City), Sheriff Robert Nolan (R, 2026, Lower Township) and Surrogate E. Marie Hayes (R, 2028, Ocean City). As of March 2011, there were
3900-447: The context of local government in the U.S. state of New Jersey , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government (in addition to those established under a special charter ). The borough is the most common form of local government in New Jersey . In 2023 there were 253 boroughs in New Jersey. However, boroughs were not always so common. In 1875 only 17 boroughs had been created, all by special acts of
3978-411: The cost of being a separate municipality to paying for the other schools. The Borough Act of 1897 amended the original Act, eliminating the self-executing incorporation feature of the earlier legislation. Henceforth, newly incorporated boroughs (or those seeking to dissolve or increase or decrease in size) required approval of the legislature. The elected mayor and six-member council were retained, with
SECTION 50
#17327759061304056-481: The demographics of this area, from being a more family oriented one-vacation-per-summer place (for the middle class) to being a weekend retreat for wealthier families. According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 1.48 square miles (3.84 km), including 1.30 square miles (3.36 km) of land and 0.19 square miles (0.48 km) of water (12.50%). Part of
4134-445: The entire county in its comprehensive and vocational programs, which are offered without charge to students who are county residents. Special needs students may be referred to Cape May County Special Services School District in the Cape May Court House area. Wildwood Catholic Academy in North Wildwood (prior to 2020 it was two separate schools: Cape Trinity Catholic elementary school and Wildwood Catholic High School) operates under
4212-405: The legislature. These original boroughs were subdivisions of townships, established by state charter; Elizabeth was the first, established by royal charter in 1740, within the now defunct Elizabeth Township. About half of them had been dissolved, or changed into other forms of government—often cities. In 1875, a constitutional amendment prohibited such local or special legislation. Bergen County
4290-482: The mayor now serving a two-year term. The Borough Act of 1987 was created to streamline borough law and clear away amendments, changes, and contradictory rules that had accumulated over the century of the Borough's existence as a form of government. The 1987 Act allowed for the delegation of executive responsibility to an appointed administrator. Traditionally, voters elect a mayor and six council members at-large in
4368-432: The population were under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 16.3% from 25 to 44, 33.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 99.2 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
4446-431: The population were under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 26.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 92.9 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
4524-408: The population. There were 202 households, out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.6% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and
4602-416: The population. Of the 276 households, 14.5% had children under the age of 18; 42.8% were married couples living together; 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present and 42.0% were non-families. Of all households, 35.9% were made up of individuals and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.78. 17.4% of
4680-417: The population. Of the 1,532 households, 18.7% had children under the age of 18; 44.6% were married couples living together; 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 40.1% were non-families. Of all households, 35.4% were made up of individuals and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.73. 16.6% of
4758-409: The population. There were 1,833 households, out of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and
SECTION 60
#17327759061304836-593: The sale of alcohol, including at bars on its boardwalk. The borough was ranked the second-best beach in New Jersey in the 2008 "Top 10 Beaches Contest" sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. Wildwood Crest is one of five municipalities in the state that offer free public access to oceanfront beaches monitored by lifeguards, joining Atlantic City , North Wildwood , Wildwood and Upper Township 's Strathmere section. The motels of Wildwood Crest are characterized by
4914-539: The summer months in Wildwood Crest, a cooling afternoon sea breeze is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values at or above 95.0 °F (35.0 °C). During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values below 0.0 °F (−17.8 °C). The plant hardiness zone at Wildwood Crest Beach is 7b with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 6.8 °F (−14.0 °C). The average seasonal (November–April) snowfall total
4992-493: The summer months. The company runs a trolley route that provides service from Wildwood Crest to the boardwalk at Schellenger Avenue in Wildwood daily during the evening hours. The Great American Trolley Company also runs trolley service to the Irish Fall Festival in North Wildwood, with a route connecting Wildwood Crest to the festival site during the weekend of the festival. Notre Dame de la Mer Catholic Parish, of
5070-420: The vote (1,203 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry , who received around 38.4% (766 votes), with 1,993 ballots cast among the borough's 2,644 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 75.4. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 77.4% of the vote (920 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 20.9% (249 votes), and other candidates with 1.7% (20 votes), among
5148-412: The vote (171 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush , who received 47.1% (157 votes), with 333 ballots cast among the borough's 422 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 78.9. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 75.4% of the vote (175 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 23.3% (54 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (3 votes), among
5226-434: The vote taking place as part of the November general election. At a reorganization conducted after each election, the commission selects one of its members to serve as mayor and gives each commissioner an assigned department to oversee and operate. As part of an effort to reduce the costs of conducting a standalone election for commissioners and to generate greater participation from voters, the election for borough commissioners
5304-436: The voters approved a ballot question shifting elections from May to November, extending the terms of the three elected commissioners by an additional six months, with the next municipal election taking place in November 2016. West Wildwood is located in the 2nd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 1st state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 2nd congressional district
5382-440: Was $ 36,579, and the median income for a family was $ 47,462. Males had a median income of $ 42,727 versus $ 27,500 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 23,741. About 4.4% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over. Portions of the borough—together with areas in North Wildwood , West Wildwood and Wildwood —are part of
5460-427: Was $ 38,750 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 10,914) and the median family income was $ 57,981 (+/− $ 16,263). Males had a median income of $ 36,607 (+/− $ 10,003) versus $ 36,364 (+/− $ 10,046) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 27,606 (+/− $ 4,119). About 6.7% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over. As of
5538-428: Was $ 46,111 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 13,652) and the median family income was $ 67,917 (+/− $ 15,113). Males had a median income of $ 49,567 (+/− $ 20,496) versus $ 54,250 (+/− $ 12,982) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 40,032 (+/− $ 8,687). About 8.1% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over. As of
5616-415: Was 2,188.4 per square mile (844.9/km ). There were 893 housing units at an average density of 3,240.9 per square mile (1,251.3/km ). The racial makeup was 95.36% (575) White , 1.49% (9) Black or African American , 0.00% (0) Native American , 0.00% (0) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 0.66% (4) from other races , and 2.49% (15) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.65% (16) of
5694-414: Was 540, a decrease of 63 (−10.4%) from the 2010 census count of 603, which in turn reflected an increase of 155 (+34.6%) from the 448 counted in the 2000 census . The summer population grows to as much as 5,000. West Wildwood was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 21, 1920, from portions of Middle Township . According to the United States Census Bureau ,
5772-421: Was an optimistic, confident, and enthusiastic society. The new age style of architecture evolved into a showcase of colorful, flashy, modernistic architecture that captured the spirit of the times; it incorporated modern, sweeping angles, bright colors, starbursts, boomerang shapes, plastic palm trees, and angular wall and roof styles. "Doo Wop" was a celebration of the architecture, design, music, and pop culture of
5850-510: Was designed and built by Will and Lou Morey, who specialized in such designs. Several "Doo Wop" motels, such as the Caribbean Motel , are registered on the National Register of Historic Places . In recent years, historic "Doo Wop" motels have been demolished to make way for the construction of condominiums , leading to organized efforts to preserve the remaining examples. Wildwood Crest and its neighboring towns of Wildwood , North Wildwood , and West Wildwood make up " The Wildwoods " resort,
5928-497: Was shifted from May to November by an ordinance passed in 2012, with the first November election held in 2013. As of 2023, the Board of Commissioners consists of Mayor Don Cabrera (Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property), Deputy Mayor Joseph Franco Jr. (Commissioner of Revenue and Finance) and Joseph Schiff (Commissioner of Public Safety), all serving concurrent terms of office ending December 31, 2025. Wildwood Crest
6006-484: Was the first following the disclosure of ethics fines of nearly $ 25,000—the largest in state history by the board—that had been assessed by the Local Finance Board against Mayor Fox relating to his actions on behalf of Police Chief Jacqueline Ferentz. In November 2019, Amy Korbellis was elected to fill the vacant seat. In the same May 2012 election in which the three incumbent commissioners were elected,
6084-447: Was the only American Revolutionary War battle fought in Cape May County . Wildwood Crest has been governed under the Walsh Act , by a three-member commission, since 1937. The borough is one of 30 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use the commission form of government . The governing body is comprised of three commissioners, who are elected at-large on a non-partisan basis to serve concurrent four-year terms of office, with
#129870