At a Glance
Median Income
$92,859
$71,843 per capita
Home Value
$771,400
Zillow: $981,307
Median Rent
$1,832/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
1,546/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Belmar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belmar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belmar a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belmar residents earn a median household income of $92,859 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,843. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belmar is $771,400 , 174% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $981,307. Median rent is $1,832/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Belmar reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,546/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.1% of adults in Belmar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belmar has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population5,861
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density5,582/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$92,859
Per Capita$71,843
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
D
Home Value$771,400
Rent$1,832
Ownership49.3%
Zillow$981,307
Housing Units3,831
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property1,546/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault144/100K
Burglary72/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.1%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Belmar was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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