At a Glance
Median Income
$89,904
$39,558 per capita
Home Value
$215,100
Zillow: $329,307
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
15.3% smoking rate
How Chesilhurst Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chesilhurst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chesilhurst a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chesilhurst residents earn a median household income of $89,904 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,558. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,090 business establishments, including 1,066 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chesilhurst is $215,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,307. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
15.1% of adults in Chesilhurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chesilhurst has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,340
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density779/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$89,904
Per Capita$39,558
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$34,620M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,328
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,100
Rent
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$329,307
Housing Units555
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,984/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation156 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute38 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Chesilhurst was founded in 1887.
The median home in Chesilhurst was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 1,066 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.