New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Absecon Highlands is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,512. Residents earn $80,511 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Absecon Highlands receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Absecon Highlands offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Absecon Highlands is $80,511, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Absecon Highlands is $284,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,681 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Absecon Highlands enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 72.1% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 27.9% |
| 108% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,511 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,952 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,139 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,837 |
| Unemployment | 11.1% |
| 208% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,268 |
| County GDP | $19,423M |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Healthcare | 802 |
| Retail | 1,005 |
| Manufacturing | 120 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.95% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.7% |
| Census Median | $284,900 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $454,900 |
| Median List Price | $454,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $141 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,681 |
| 45% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.95% |
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 775/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4427°N, 74.4702°W |
| County FIPS | 34001 |
Winner: Republican by 3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 775/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Retail Stores | 1,005 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.7% |