New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Sea Bright is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,657. Residents earn $127,738 per year, which is 70% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sea Bright receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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, long commute times. Sea Bright offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sea Bright is $127,738, which is significantly higher than the national average — 70% above $75,149. This places Sea Bright among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sea Bright is $815,400, making it a premium housing market at 189% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,910 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Sea Bright is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 74 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,930 per 100,000, near the national average.
Sea Bright is a highly educated community — 66.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Sea Bright experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| 68% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $127,738 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $111,877 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,153 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,172 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 74,847 |
| County GDP | $145,934M |
| Restaurants | 6,391 |
| Healthcare | 7,173 |
| Retail | 10,184 |
| Manufacturing | 1,465 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,470 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.92% |
| Commute Time | 37.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 59.9% |
| Public Transit | 14.4% |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |
| Census Median | $815,400 |
| 189% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,021,832 |
| Median List Price | $1,199,450 |
| Median List Price | $1,199,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $583 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,910 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.8% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,470 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.92% |
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.1% |
| Depression | 15.5% |
| Mental Distress | 13.8% |
| Physical Distress | 8.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,345/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7,173 |
| Total Violent | 74.2/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 74.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,930.2/100K |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,856.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 74.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 70 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3594°N, 73.9749°W |
| County FIPS | 36047 |
Winner: Democrat by 44 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 66.4% |
| 97% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,301/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.5% |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7,173 |
| Restaurants | 6,391 |
| Retail Stores | 10,184 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 70 |
| Avg Commute | 37.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 59.9% |
| Public Transit | 14.4% |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |