At a Glance
Median Income
$206,000
$149,843 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,332,801
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
680/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
78.0%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
6.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Sea Girt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sea Girt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sea Girt a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sea Girt residents earn a median household income of $206,000 , which is 174% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $149,843. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sea Girt is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,332,801. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 19.6% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Sea Girt reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 680/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
78.0% of adults in Sea Girt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(131% above the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,978
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density1,866/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$206,000
Per Capita$149,843
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$2,332,801
Housing Units1,195
Rent Burden19.6%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property680/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary57/100K
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes5.7%
Smoking6.4%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+78.0%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+35.2%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Sea Girt was founded in 1917.
The median home in Sea Girt was built in 1963.
26.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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