Sea Girt, NJ

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.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,978 Population 1,866/sq mi density
$206,000 Median Income $149,843 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $2,332,801 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
221 Violent Crime/100K 1,107 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$206,000 median income, 2.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K (42% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $206,000
174% higher than US avg
Home Value $2,000,001
609% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 221/100K
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 78.0%
131% higher than US avg
Median Rent $3,501
201% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.1%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Sea Girt Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,978
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density1,866/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A+
Median Income$206,000
Per Capita$149,843
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$52,693M
Commute31 min

Housing

F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$2,332,801

Crime

F
Violent221/100K
Property1,107/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault166/100K
Burglary277/100K

Health

Obesity27.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.6%
Heart Disease3.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation16 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+78.0%
High School+99.7%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute31 min
EV Stations1
Libraries37

Is Sea Girt a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Sea Girt has a population of 1,978 with a density of 1,866 people per square mile. The median age is 56.1 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

1,978
Total Population
1,866
People / sq mi
56.1yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Sea Girt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.5%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.5%
51% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sea Girt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sea Girt is $206,000, which is 174% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Sea Girt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$206,000
174% above US avg
Per Capita Income$149,843
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
IRS Avg AGI$138,949

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)21,968
County GDP$52,693M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,925
Healthcare2,730
Retail2,557
Manufacturing419

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$12,205
249% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.7 min
Work from Home26.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Sea Girt is $2,000,001, 609% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $3,501 (201% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $2,332,801.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$2,000,001
609% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$2,332,801

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$1,231
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio101.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$3,501
201% 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-Occupied87.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$12,205
249% above US avg
Effective Rate0.61%
In Sea Girt, 27.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 15.6% report depression. 12.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sea Girt vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.1%
16% below US avg
Diabetes5.7%
Heart Disease3.6%
High Blood Pressure24.3%
Asthma8.7%
COPD2.9%
Stroke1.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity12.2%
Depression15.6%
Mental Distress13.1%
Physical Distress7.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.0%
Checkup Rate77.2%
Premature Death5,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access95.5%
Healthcare Facilities2,730
Sea Girt has a violent crime rate of 221 per 100,000 residents, 42% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,107 per 100,000 (43% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Sea Girt vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent221.5/100K
42% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery55.4/100K
Assault166.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,107.4/100K
43% below US avg
Burglary276.9/100K
Theft830.6/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Sea Girt has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.5 inches
38% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,866/sq mi
Coordinates40.1305°N, 74.0338°W
County FIPS34025
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 78.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (131% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.8%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 11.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+78.0%
131% above US avg
High School+99.7%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,866/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities2,730
Restaurants1,925
Retail Stores2,557

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.7 min
Work from Home26.8%

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