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Island Heights, NJ
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Island Heights, NJ
At a Glance
How Island Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Island Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Island Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Island Heights residents earn a median household income of $107,308 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,328. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% 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 Island Heights is $492,600 , 75% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $604,544. Median rent is $1,889/month, with 27.4% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Island Heights reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 418/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.7% of adults in Island Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Island Heights has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.