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Island Heights, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,691 Population 2,772/sq mi density
$107,308 Median Income $70,328 per capita
$492,600 Home Value $604,544 Zillow
$1,889 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$107,308 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$492,600 home value, $1,889/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Island Heights, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,308
43% above
$70,328 per capita
Home Value
$492,600
75% above
Zillow: $604,544
Median Rent
$1,889/mo
62% above
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
418/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.7%
50% above
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
17% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
290 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
143%
Home Value
175%
Rent
162%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
150%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Island Heights a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population1,691
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density2,772/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,308
Per Capita$70,328
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A
Home Value$492,600
Rent$1,889
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$604,544
Housing Units837
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property418/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary179/100K

Health

Obesity26.8%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,127/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation34 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.7%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Island Heights was founded in 1887.
The median home in Island Heights was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.