Dover Beaches South, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,520 Population 2,452/sq mi density
$105,536 Median Income $80,237 per capita
$688,400 Home Value $701,196 Zillow
$1,750 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$105,536 median income, 4.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$688,400 home value, $1,750/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Dover Beaches South, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,536
40% above
$80,237 per capita
Home Value
$688,400
144% above
Zillow: $701,196
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
50% above
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.8%
48% above
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Dover Beaches South Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
140%
Home Value
244%
Rent
150%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
148%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dover Beaches South a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dover Beaches South residents earn a median household income of $105,536 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $80,237. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,958 business establishments, including 1,344 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dover Beaches South is $688,400 , 144% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $701,196. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 25.0% 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 1987.

Education

49.8% of adults in Dover Beaches South hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dover Beaches South has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,520
Median Age63.4 yrs
Density2,452/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,536
Per Capita$80,237
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

C+
Home Value$688,400
Rent$1,750
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$701,196
Housing Units2,395
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,127/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.8%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute36 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Dover Beaches South was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 48 fatal vehicle crashes.