New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Sea Isle City is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,079. Residents earn $98,860 per year, which is 32% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sea Isle City receives an overall livability score of 3.3 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 Isle City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sea Isle City is $98,860, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Sea Isle City among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Sea Isle City is $1,019,500, making it a premium housing market at 262% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 10.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Sea Isle City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,943 per 100,000, 356% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Sea Isle City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 93.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,860 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $84,171 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $934 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,478 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,020 |
| County GDP | $7,801M |
| Restaurants | 889 |
| Healthcare | 236 |
| Retail | 613 |
| Manufacturing | 84 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,248 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.81% |
| Commute Time | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.0% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
| Census Median | $1,019,500 |
| 262% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,449,613 |
| Median List Price | $1,814,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,814,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $767 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 24.2% |
| Inventory | 33 |
| Rent Burden | 40.3% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,248 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.81% |
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.2% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,176/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 236 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 8,943.1/100K |
| 356% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,195.6/100K |
| Theft | 7,651.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 95.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 945/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1508°N, 74.7027°W |
| County FIPS | 34009 |
Winner: Republican by 19.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.5% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 945/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 96.7% |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 236 |
| Restaurants | 889 |
| Retail Stores | 613 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.0% |
| Public Transit | 1.3% |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |