Pine Beach, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County

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 $585,755 Zillow
$1,219 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
133 Violent Crime/100K 88 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$121,333 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$438,300 home value, $1,219/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Pine Beach, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$121,333
61% above
$59,589 per capita
Home Value
$438,300
55% above
Zillow: $585,755
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
5% above
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
65% below
88/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.0%
51% above
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
17% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Pine Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
161%
Home Value
155%
Rent
105%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
151%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pine Beach 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

Pine Beach residents earn a median household income of $121,333 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,589. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,958 business establishments, including 1,344 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pine Beach is $438,300 , 55% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $585,755. Median rent is $1,219/month, with 32.8% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Pine Beach reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 88/100K.

Education

51.0% of adults in Pine Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,378
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density3,716/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,333
Per Capita$59,589
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A+
Home Value$438,300
Rent$1,219
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$585,755
Housing Units1,048
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

F
Violent133/100K
Property88/100K

Health

Obesity26.8%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,127/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation18 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.0%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Pine Beach was founded in 1925.
The median home in Pine Beach was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 48 fatal vehicle crashes.