Beach Haven, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County

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 $1,758,127 Zillow
$1,859 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
91 Violent Crime/100K 14,130 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$114,868 median income, 3.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,217,600 home value, $1,859/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Beach Haven, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,868
53% above
$92,758 per capita
Home Value
$1,217,600
332% above
Zillow: $1,758,127
Median Rent
$1,859/mo
60% above
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
91/100K
76% below
14,130/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.0%
96% above
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
18% below
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Beach Haven Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Beach Haven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
153%
Home Value
432%
Rent
160%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
196%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beach Haven a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beach Haven residents earn a median household income of $114,868 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $92,758. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,958 business establishments, including 1,344 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beach Haven is $1,217,600 , 332% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,758,127. Median rent is $1,859/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Beach Haven reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 14,130/100K.

Education

66.0% of adults in Beach Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% above the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,096
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density1,118/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,868
Per Capita$92,758
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

F
Home Value$1,217,600
Rent$1,859
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$1,758,127
Housing Units2,690
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent91/100K
Property14,130/100K

Health

Obesity26.2%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,127/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation2 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.0%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+25.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute39 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Beach Haven was founded in 1890.
The median home in Beach Haven was built in 1978.
31.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 48 fatal vehicle crashes.