Pine Beach, NJ

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.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,378 Population 3,716/sq mi density
$121,333 Median Income $59,589 per capita
$438,300 Home Value $548,349 Zillow
$1,219 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
92 Violent Crime/100K 462 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$121,333 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$438,300 home value, $1,219/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K (76% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $121,333
61% higher than US avg
Home Value $438,300
55% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 92/100K
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 51.0%
51% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,219
5% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.0%
76% lower than US avg

How Pine Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,378
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density3,716/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,333
Per Capita$59,589
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$31,709M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$438,300
Rent$1,219
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$548,349

Crime

F
Violent92/100K
Property462/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault92/100K
Burglary92/100K

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.0%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation18 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.0%
High School+97.0%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Libraries22

Is Pine Beach a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Pine Beach has a population of 2,378 with a density of 3,716 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.1%), with 2.5% Black.

Population

2,378
Total Population
3,716
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Pine Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.5%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.5%
7% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pine Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pine Beach is $121,333, which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Pine Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$121,333
61% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,589
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
IRS Avg AGI$86,654

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.0%
76% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,958
County GDP$31,709M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,344
Healthcare1,948
Retail2,030
Manufacturing323

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,704
149% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Work from Home10.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Pine Beach is $438,300, 55% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,219 (5% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $548,349.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$438,300
55% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$548,349

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$263
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio99.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,219
5% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,704
149% above US avg
Effective Rate1.99%
In Pine Beach, 26.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.0% report depression. 17.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pine Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
17% below US avg
Diabetes6.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure25.2%
Asthma9.1%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity17.7%
Depression17.0%
Mental Distress15.1%
Physical Distress10.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.9%
Checkup Rate74.6%
Premature Death7,127/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,948
Pine Beach has a violent crime rate of 92 per 100,000 residents, 76% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 462 per 100,000 (76% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Pine Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent92.5/100K
76% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault92.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property462.3/100K
76% below US avg
Burglary92.5/100K
Theft369.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson46.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)48

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Pine Beach has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.0 inches
37% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation18 ft (5 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density3,716/sq mi
Coordinates39.9361°N, 74.1698°W
County FIPS34029
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 51.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.4%
D 31.4%

Winner: Republican by 36 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+51.0%
51% above US avg
High School+97.0%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,716/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,948
Restaurants1,344
Retail Stores2,030

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)48
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Work from Home10.9%

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