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Diamond Beach, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
288 Population 1,252/sq mi density
$114,914 Median Income $59,052 per capita
$603,800 Home Value $616,760 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
187 Violent Crime/100K 4,137 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$114,914 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$603,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Diamond Beach, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$114,914
53% above
$59,052 per capita
Home Value
$603,800
114% above
Zillow: $616,760
Violent Crime
187/100K
51% below
4,137/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.9%
60% above
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Diamond Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Diamond Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
153%
Home Value
214%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
160%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Diamond Beach a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Diamond Beach residents earn a median household income of $114,914 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,052. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,020 business establishments, including 889 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Diamond Beach is $603,800 , 114% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $616,760. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Safety & Crime

Diamond Beach reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,137/100K.

Education

53.9% of adults in Diamond Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% above the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Diamond Beach has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population288
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density1,252/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,914
Per Capita$59,052
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

B+
Home Value$603,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$616,760
Housing Units1,103
Rent Burden35.5%

Crime

F
Violent187/100K
Property4,137/100K

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation8 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.9%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Diamond Beach was built in 1994.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 889 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.