At a Glance
Median Income
$220,746
$111,124 per capita
Home Value
$870,700
Zillow: $1,074,422
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
17.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
35/100K
587/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
79.8%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
6.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Little Silver Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Little Silver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Little Silver a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Little Silver residents earn a median household income of $220,746 , which is 194% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $111,124. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Little Silver is $870,700 , 209% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,074,422. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 17.4% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Little Silver reports 35 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 587/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
79.8% of adults in Little Silver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(137% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Little Silver has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population6,096
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density2,249/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$220,746
Per Capita$111,124
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
A
Home Value$870,700
Rent$3,501
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$1,074,422
Housing Units2,338
Rent Burden17.4%
Crime
F
Violent35/100K
Property587/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary17/100K
Health
Obesity26.5%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation17 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+79.8%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+33.8%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute36 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Little Silver was founded in 1923.
The median home in Little Silver was built in 1961.
11.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
26.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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