Harvey Cedars, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
478 Population 854/sq mi density
$148,333 Median Income $116,839 per capita
$1,207,500 Home Value $2,327,180 Zillow
$1,625 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$148,333 median income, 3.6% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$1,207,500 home value, $1,625/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Harvey Cedars, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$148,333
97% above
$116,839 per capita
Home Value
$1,207,500
328% above
Zillow: $2,327,180
Median Rent
$1,625/mo
40% above
18.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,867/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.9%
110% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
19% below
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
197%
Home Value
428%
Rent
140%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
210%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
0%
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 3.6% (0% 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 $2,327,180. 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 1,867/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population478
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$148,333
Per Capita$116,839
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

C
Home Value$1,207,500
Rent$1,625
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$2,327,180
Housing Units1,253
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,867/100K

Health

Obesity25.9%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death7,127/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
9.8% 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.