Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
12,896 Population 2,160/sq mi density
$47,855 Median Income $38,300 per capita
$237,200 Home Value $356,848 Zillow
$1,584 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$47,855 median income, 8.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$237,200 home value, $1,584/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,855
36% below
$38,300 per capita
Home Value
$237,200
16% below
Zillow: $356,848
Median Rent
$1,584/mo
36% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Holiday City-Berkeley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Holiday City-Berkeley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
84%
Rent
136%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
236%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holiday City-Berkeley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holiday City-Berkeley residents earn a median household income of $47,855 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,300. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 Holiday City-Berkeley is $237,200 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,848. Median rent is $1,584/month, with 51.0% 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 1978.

Education

18.2% of adults in Holiday City-Berkeley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holiday City-Berkeley 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

Population12,896
Median Age70.0 yrs
Density2,160/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,855
Per Capita$38,300
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

B+
Home Value$237,200
Rent$1,584
Ownership89.4%
Zillow$356,848
Housing Units9,118
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,127/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation39 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute31 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Holiday City-Berkeley was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
32.8% 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.