Holiday City South, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,294 Population 2,284/sq mi density
$55,298 Median Income $77,709 per capita
$244,300 Home Value $384,505 Zillow
$1,964 Median Rent 36.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,298 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$244,300 home value, $1,964/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Holiday City South, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,298
26% below
$77,709 per capita
Home Value
$244,300
13% below
Zillow: $384,505
Median Rent
$1,964/mo
69% above
36.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Holiday City South Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
87%
Rent
169%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holiday City South a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holiday City South residents earn a median household income of $55,298 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $77,709. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% 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 South is $244,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,505. Median rent is $1,964/month, with 36.8% 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 1985.

Education

18.9% of adults in Holiday City South hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holiday City 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

Population4,294
Median Age69.6 yrs
Density2,284/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,298
Per Capita$77,709
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A
Home Value$244,300
Rent$1,964
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$384,505
Housing Units2,581
Rent Burden36.8%

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,127/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation32 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Holiday City South was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
32.6% of the population has a disability.
10.3% 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.