Belmar, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County
Belmar, NJ
At a Glance
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)
Is Belmar a Good Place to Live?
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 7.2% (100% 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 $1,042,511. 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 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,865/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.