At a Glance
Median Income
$148,333
$116,839 per capita
Home Value
$1,207,500
Zillow: $2,163,372
Median Rent
$1,625/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,065/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.9%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Harvey Cedars Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harvey Cedars's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Harvey Cedars 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
Harvey Cedars residents earn a median household income of $148,333 , which is 97% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $116,839. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% 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 Harvey Cedars is $1,207,500 , 328% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,163,372. Median rent is $1,625/month, with 18.8% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Harvey Cedars reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,065/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
70.9% of adults in Harvey Cedars hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(110% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harvey Cedars has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population478
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$148,333
Per Capita$116,839
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
C
Home Value$1,207,500
Rent$1,625
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$2,163,372
Housing Units1,253
Rent Burden18.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,065/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary590/100K
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death7,127/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.9%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+29.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Harvey Cedars was built in 1982.
22.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 48 fatal vehicle crashes.