New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Pine Beach is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,378. Residents earn $121,333 per year, which is 61% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pine Beach 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. Pine Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pine Beach is $121,333, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Pine Beach among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Pine Beach is $438,300, making it a premium housing market at 55% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,219 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Pine Beach is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 92 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 462 per 100,000, 76% below the national average.
Pine Beach is a highly educated community — 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Pine Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 87.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.5% |
| 7% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $121,333 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $59,589 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,105 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,654 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,958 |
| County GDP | $31,709M |
| Restaurants | 1,344 |
| Healthcare | 1,948 |
| Retail | 2,030 |
| Manufacturing | 323 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,704 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.99% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |
| Census Median | $438,300 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $548,349 |
| $/Sq Ft | $263 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,219 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,704 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.99% |
| Obesity | 26.8% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.2% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,127/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Total Violent | 92.5/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 92.5/100K |
| Total Property | 462.3/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 92.5/100K |
| Theft | 369.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 46.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.0 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,716/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9361°N, 74.1698°W |
| County FIPS | 34029 |
Winner: Republican by 36 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.0% |
| 51% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,716/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Restaurants | 1,344 |
| Retail Stores | 2,030 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |