New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Belmar is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 5,861. Residents earn $92,859 per year, which is 24% above the national average.
Based on current data, Belmar receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Belmar offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Belmar is $92,859, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Belmar is $771,400, making it a premium housing market at 174% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,832 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Belmar is below the national average at 227 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,653 per 100,000, 86% above the national average.
Belmar is a highly educated community — 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Belmar experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 83.2% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.8% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,859 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $71,843 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,968 |
| County GDP | $52,693M |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Healthcare | 2,730 |
| Retail | 2,557 |
| Manufacturing | 419 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.58% |
| Commute Time | 32.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.2% |
| Public Transit | 3.9% |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |
| Census Median | $771,400 |
| 174% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $981,307 |
| Median List Price | $720,000 |
| Median List Price | $720,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $678 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,832 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.6% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.58% |
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% |
| Depression | 15.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Total Violent | 227.2/100K |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 35.0/100K |
| Robbery | 52.4/100K |
| Assault | 139.8/100K |
| Total Property | 3,653.2/100K |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 472.0/100K |
| Theft | 3,111.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 69.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,582/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1797°N, 74.0244°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.1% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,582/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 96.0% |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 32.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.2% |
| Public Transit | 3.9% |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |