Beach Haven, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Beach Haven is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,096. Residents earn $114,868 per year, which is 53% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,096 Population 1,118/sq mi density
$114,868 Median Income $92,758 per capita
$1,217,600 Home Value $1,671,546 Zillow
$1,859 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
85 Violent Crime/100K 7,895 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,868 median income, 1.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,217,600 home value, $1,859/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K (78% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $114,868
53% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,217,600
332% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 85/100K
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 66.0%
96% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,859
60% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

How Beach Haven Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,096
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density1,118/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,868
Per Capita$92,758
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$31,709M
Commute39 min

Housing

F
Home Value$1,217,600
Rent$1,859
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$1,671,546

Crime

F
Violent85/100K
Property7,895/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary1,273/100K

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.2%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation2 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.0%
High School+91.9%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute39 min
EV Stations5
Libraries22

Is Beach Haven a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Beach Haven receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Beach Haven offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Beach Haven is $114,868, which is significantly higher than the national average — 53% above $75,149. This places Beach Haven among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Beach Haven is $1,217,600, making it a premium housing market at 332% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,859 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 10.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Beach Haven is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 85 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 7,895 per 100,000, 303% above the national average.

Education

Beach Haven is a highly educated community — 66.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Beach Haven experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 10.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Beach Haven has a population of 1,096 with a density of 1,118 people per square mile. The median age is 59.4 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.9%).

Population

1,096
Total Population
1,118
People / sq mi
59.4yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Beach Haven vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.1%
6% above US avg
Spanish16.9%
26% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Beach Haven vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Beach Haven is $114,868, which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Beach Haven vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$114,868
53% above US avg
Per Capita Income$92,758
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
IRS Avg AGI$86,654

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,958
County GDP$31,709M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,344
Healthcare1,948
Retail2,030
Manufacturing323

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,704
149% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.3 min
Work from Home31.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Beach Haven is $1,217,600, 332% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,859 (60% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,671,546.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,217,600
332% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,671,546
Median List Price$2,024,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$2,024,000
$/Sq Ft$1,110
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio100.6%
Price Drops10.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,859
60% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,704
149% above US avg
Effective Rate0.71%
In Beach Haven, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.2% report depression. 16.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Beach Haven vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure24.6%
Asthma8.7%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity16.7%
Depression16.2%
Mental Distress13.8%
Physical Distress9.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Checkup Rate74.7%
Premature Death7,127/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,948
Beach Haven has a violent crime rate of 85 per 100,000 residents, 78% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 7,895 per 100,000 (303% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Beach Haven vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent84.9/100K
78% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery84.9/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property7,894.7/100K
303% above US avg
Burglary1,273.3/100K
Theft6,536.5/100K
Vehicle Theft84.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)48

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Beach Haven has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall10.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2 ft (1 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,118/sq mi
Coordinates39.5760°N, 74.2518°W
County FIPS34029
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 66.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.4%
D 31.4%

Winner: Republican by 36 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+66.0%
96% above US avg
High School+91.9%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,118/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,948
Restaurants1,344
Retail Stores2,030

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)48
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.3 min
Work from Home31.1%

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