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Beach Haven West, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
5,164
Population
3,188/sq mi density
$116,949
Median Income
$63,711 per capita
$577,500
Home Value
$579,191 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
172
Violent Crime/100K
2,155 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$116,949 median income, 1.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$577,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Beach Haven West experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6716°N, 74.2349°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ocean County County |
| Nearest Airport | Atlantic City International (ACY) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Beach Haven West has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").