New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Holiday City-Berkeley is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 12,896. Residents earn $47,855 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Holiday City-Berkeley receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Holiday City-Berkeley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Holiday City-Berkeley is $47,855, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Holiday City-Berkeley is $237,200, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,584 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Holiday City-Berkeley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. 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 39.
| English Only | 89.3% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.7% |
| 20% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,855 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,300 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,105 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,654 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,958 |
| County GDP | $31,709M |
| Restaurants | 1,344 |
| Healthcare | 1,948 |
| Retail | 2,030 |
| Manufacturing | 323 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,704 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.67% |
| Commute Time | 31.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |
| Census Median | $237,200 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $245 |
| Homes Sold | 27 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 17.8% |
| Inventory | 101 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,584 |
| 36% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,704 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.67% |
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,127/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.0 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9628°N, 74.2796°W |
| County FIPS | 34029 |
Winner: Republican by 36 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.2% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,160/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Restaurants | 1,344 |
| Retail Stores | 2,030 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Avg Commute | 31.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |