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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

Parks & Recreation in Beach Haven West (70)

Abbott Marshland
State Park
167 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Allaire State Park
State Park
3,260 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Allaire State Park
State Park
115 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Barnegat
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
State Park
11 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bayswater Point State Park
State Park
17 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve
State Park
20 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Benjamin Rush State Park
State Park
305 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Broad Channel American Park
State Park
17 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Camp Zehnder
State Park
25 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cape Henlopen State Park
State Park
7 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Cape Henlopen State Park
State Park
5,349 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Cape May Point State Park
State Park
134 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Captree State Park
State Park
472 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Captree/Robert Moses State Park
State Park
5,403 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cheesequake State Park
State Park
1,221 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Corsons Inlet State Park
State Park
148 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
State Park
319 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
State Park
4,860 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
State Park
1 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Delaware Canal State Park
State Park
808 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware Canal State Park
State Park
12 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware Canal State Park (David Library)
State Park
103 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Delaware River Access State Park
State Park
7 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Double Trouble State Park
State Park
8,867 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged readers all over the world. The six years Edgar Allan Poe lived in Philadelphia were his happiest and most productive. Yet Poe also struggled with bad luck, personal demons and his wife’s illness. In Poe’s humble home, ref...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major s...
Edison State Park
State Park
1 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Washington State Park
State Park
489 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for millions of visitors every year. Gateway offers green spaces and beaches alongside historic structu...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Guided Tours, Paddling, Kayaking, Swimming, Saltwater Swimming
Weather: Gateway National Recreation Area includes several separate land areas spread throughout the New York metropolitan area. The New York area experiences four distinct seasons. Temperatures are moderate i...
Gilgo State Park
State Park
2,782 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Before Pennsylvania there was New Sweden. Discover this last historic link to a forgotten past. Visit the church's pastoral surroundings and its burial ground of patriots and ordinary citizens alike.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Museum Exhibits
Weather: Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major s...
Great Egg Harbor River
Both the harbor and river were named for the shorebird and waterfowl eggs covering their meadows. During the American Revolution, privateers hid here. Established as a National Park Service site in 1992, Great Egg Harbor National Wild and Scenic River is one of nation's best birding spots. Loca...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Hunting and Gathering, Hunting, Pa...
Weather: Temperate, with a moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean. NOAA Weather Seven-Day Forecast for Mays Landing, New Jersey: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.4521478&lon=-74.7275318...
Great Marsh Preserve
State Park
1,184 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Great Sound State Park
State Park
82 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hamilton Marsh State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hawk Island State Park
State Park
11 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hopewell Park
State Park
13 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall, a UNESCO Worl...
Entrance: $1
Activities: Food, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major s...
Island Beach State Park
State Park
2,514 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Jones Beach State Park
State Park
6,048 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Limited Practical Use Program
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages. It also links some of the most densely populated regions in America. In 2000, the National Wild and Scenic River System incorporated key segments of the lower Delaware River to...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Paddling, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Spring: Temperatures usually range from lows of 26 F to highs of 80 F with average rainfall of 5 inches. Summer: Temperatures usually range from lows of 55 F to highs of 85 F with average rainfall of ...
McEvoy Tract
State Park
95 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Mount Laurel State Park
State Park
18 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
National Parks of New York Harbor
These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history! We invite you to explore the past and investigate its relevance in our lives today. From the birth of American democracy to the evolution of commerce, harbor defense, ecology and immigration, the breadth of themes commemorated through ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Theater, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Boat Tour, Camping, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided To...
Weather: Check out the weather here for New York City: https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/new-york/10021/daily-weather-forecast/349727?page=0
Neshaminy State Park
State Park
324 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
This is truly a special place. It's classified as a United States Biosphere Reserve and in 1978 was established by Congress as the country’s first National Reserve. It includes portions of seven southern New Jersey counties, and encompasses over one-million acres of farms, forests and wetlands....
Entrance: $0
Weather: Spring: 50-70F, sunny with some rain Summer: 70-90F, mostly sunny with some rain Winter: 0-35F, snow is common Fall: 50-70F
Nockamixon State Park
State Park
5,308 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Palmyra Cove Nature Park
State Park
65 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Parvin State Park
State Park
1,107 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pigeon Swamp State Park
State Park
761 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Princeton Battlefield State Park
State Park
81 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ralph Stover State Park
State Park
41 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rancocas State Park
State Park
1,475 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Raritan River Confluence State Park
State Park
633 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rec Trail Wash Cross - Princet
State Park
46 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Rutgers Community Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shirley Chisholm State Park
State Park
11 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site
State Park
3,210 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Soldiers and Sailors
State Park
16 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the room where he received notable visitors such as Chief Little Turtle and Thomas Jefferson.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major s...
Thompson Island Nature Preserve
State Park
197 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Tyler State Park
State Park
1,676 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
unknown
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Washington Crossing
State Park
26 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Washington Crossing State Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Washington Crossing State Park
State Park
380 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Washington Rock State Park
State Park
50 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
This 680-mile-long trail follows the paths taken by George Washington's Continental Army and Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau's Expédition Particulière during their 1781 march from Newport, Rhode Island, to Yorktown, Virginia. France's support in America's struggle for independence wa...
Entrance: $0
Weather: With over 680 miles of land and water trails and hundreds of historical sites, there is a wide variety in weather. Please check with your favorite weather website before traveling.