New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Sea Girt is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,978. Residents earn $206,000 per year, which is 174% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sea Girt receives an overall livability score of 3.0 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. Sea Girt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sea Girt is $206,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 174% above $75,149. This places Sea Girt among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Sea Girt is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Sea Girt is below the national average at 221 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,107 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
Sea Girt is a highly educated community — 78.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Sea Girt 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 | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $206,000 |
| 174% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $149,843 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,968 |
| County GDP | $52,693M |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Healthcare | 2,730 |
| Retail | 2,557 |
| Manufacturing | 419 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.61% |
| Commute Time | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 26.8% |
| Census Median | $2,000,001 |
| 609% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $2,332,801 |
| $/Sq Ft | $1,231 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.61% |
| Obesity | 27.1% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.7% |
| Heart Disease | 3.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.3% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| COPD | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.2% |
| Depression | 15.6% |
| Mental Distress | 13.1% |
| Physical Distress | 7.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Total Violent | 221.5/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 55.4/100K |
| Assault | 166.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,107.4/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 276.9/100K |
| Theft | 830.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| 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 | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,866/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1305°N, 74.0338°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 78.0% |
| 131% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,866/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 26.8% |