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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 $548,349 Zillow
$1,219 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 1,058 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
46 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: $548,349
Median Rent
$1,219/mo
5% above
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
88% below
1,058/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.0%
51% above
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
17% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
290 sunny days/yr

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
67%
Crime
12%
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 2.4% (33% 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 $548,349. 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 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,058/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,378
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density3,716/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,333
Per Capita$59,589
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A+
Home Value$438,300
Rent$1,219
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$548,349
Housing Units1,048
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

F
Violent46/100K
Property1,058/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary138/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 48 fatal vehicle crashes.