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Ocean View, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
877 Population 301/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $54,670 per capita
$371,600 Home Value $461,216 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$371,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Ocean View, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,000
13% above
$54,670 per capita
Home Value
$371,600
32% above
Zillow: $461,216
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
8,943/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Ocean View Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ocean View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
113%
Home Value
132%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ocean View a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ocean View residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,670. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,020 business establishments, including 889 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ocean View is $371,600 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $461,216. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Ocean View reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,943/100K.

Education

21.6% of adults in Ocean View hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ocean View has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population877
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density301/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$54,670
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A
Home Value$371,600
Rent
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$461,216
Housing Units289
Rent Burden35.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property8,943/100K

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation12 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute16 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Ocean View was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 889 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.