New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Little Silver is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 6,096. Residents earn $220,746 per year, which is 194% above the national average.
Based on current data, Little Silver receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. 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, long commute times. Little Silver offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Little Silver is $220,746, which is significantly higher than the national average — 194% above $75,149. This places Little Silver among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Little Silver is $870,700, making it a premium housing market at 209% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Little Silver is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 17 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 984 per 100,000, 50% below the national average.
Little Silver is a highly educated community — 79.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Little Silver experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $220,746 |
| 194% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $111,124 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,968 |
| County GDP | $52,693M |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Healthcare | 2,730 |
| Retail | 2,557 |
| Manufacturing | 419 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.40% |
| Commute Time | 36.3 min |
| Work from Home | 26.7% |
| Census Median | $870,700 |
| 209% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,074,422 |
| Median List Price | $772,450 |
| Median List Price | $772,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $440 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.2% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.40% |
| Obesity | 26.5% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.3% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| COPD | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.4% |
| Depression | 14.9% |
| Mental Distress | 12.7% |
| Physical Distress | 7.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Total Violent | 17.0/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 17.0/100K |
| Total Property | 983.9/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 152.7/100K |
| Theft | 814.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 17.0/100K |
| Arson | 17.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3370°N, 74.0345°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 79.8% |
| 137% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,249/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 36.3 min |
| Work from Home | 26.7% |