At a Glance
Median Income
$116,949
$63,711 per capita
Home Value
$577,500
Zillow: $579,191
Bachelor's Degree+
47.5%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
10.5% smoking rate
How Beach Haven West Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beach Haven West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beach Haven West a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beach Haven West residents earn a median household income of $116,949 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,711. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% 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 West is $577,500 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $579,191. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
47.5% of adults in Beach Haven West hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beach Haven West 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
Population5,164
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density3,188/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,949
Per Capita$63,711
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
B+
Home Value$577,500
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$579,191
Housing Units4,680
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,127/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.5%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Beach Haven West was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% 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.