New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Beach Haven West is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 5,164. Residents earn $116,949 per year, which is 56% above the national average.
Based on current data, Beach Haven West receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Beach Haven West stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Beach Haven West is $116,949, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Beach Haven West among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Beach Haven West is $577,500, making it a premium housing market at 105% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Beach Haven West 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.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $116,949 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,711 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,105 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,654 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,958 |
| County GDP | $31,709M |
| Restaurants | 1,344 |
| Healthcare | 1,948 |
| Retail | 2,030 |
| Manufacturing | 323 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,704 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.51% |
| Commute Time | 29.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Census Median | $577,500 |
| 105% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,074,950 |
| Median List Price | $1,074,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $626 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% |
| Price Drops | 11.8% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Rent Burden | 23.3% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,704 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.51% |
| Obesity | 26.4% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.0% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,127/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6716°N, 74.2349°W |
| County FIPS | 34029 |
Winner: Republican by 36 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.5% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,188/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Restaurants | 1,344 |
| Retail Stores | 2,030 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Avg Commute | 29.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |