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Cliffwood Beach, NJ
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Cliffwood Beach, NJ
At a Glance
How Cliffwood Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cliffwood Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cliffwood Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cliffwood Beach residents earn a median household income of $108,854 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,381. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,738 business establishments, including 897 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cliffwood Beach is $340,600 , 21% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $486,514. Median rent is $2,598/month, with 29.2% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Cliffwood Beach reports 265 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,754/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Cliffwood Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cliffwood Beach has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.