New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Island Heights is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,691. Residents earn $107,308 per year, which is 43% above the national average.
Based on current data, Island Heights receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Island Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Island Heights is $107,308, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places Island Heights among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 0.8% 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 Island Heights is $492,600, making it a premium housing market at 75% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,889 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Island Heights is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 475 per 100,000, 76% below the national average.
Island Heights is a highly educated community — 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Island Heights 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 | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $107,308 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $70,328 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,105 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,654 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.8% |
| 94% 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 | 1.77% |
| Commute Time | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 14.4% |
| Census Median | $492,600 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $604,544 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,889 |
| 62% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,704 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.77% |
| Obesity | 26.8% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,127/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 475.3/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 59.4/100K |
| Theft | 415.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| 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 | 34 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,772/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9418°N, 74.1438°W |
| County FIPS | 34029 |
Winner: Republican by 36 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.7% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,772/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Restaurants | 1,344 |
| Retail Stores | 2,030 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Avg Commute | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 14.4% |