Home Value
$225,000
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.0%
76% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Belmar Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population113
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans84.0%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$50,358
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$526M
Housing
Home Value$225,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity35.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation3,343 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.81
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
CommuteN/A
Broadband49.0%
Libraries2
Is Belmar a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Belmar receives an overall livability score of 1.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Belmar faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Belmar is $225,000, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.
Education
8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Belmar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Belmar has a population of 113 with a density of 25 people per square mile. The median age is 59.1 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.4%), with 10.6% Black.
Population
59.1yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
The median household income in Belmar is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| |
| Per Capita Income | $50,358 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $897 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,144 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 398 |
| County GDP | $526M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,793 |
| 8% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.69% |
The median home value in Belmar is $225,000, 20% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $225,000 |
| 20% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,793 |
| 8% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.69% |
In Belmar, 35.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 16.1% report depression. 26.9% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Belmar vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 16.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 69.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,726/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
Crime Rates: Belmar vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
Safety Score
Belmar has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 19.2 inches |
| 49% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 21.4 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,343 ft (1,019 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3055°N, 101.9346°W |
| County FIPS | 31101 |