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Sea Isle City, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cape May County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,079 Population 945/sq mi density
$98,860 Median Income $84,171 per capita
$1,019,500 Home Value $1,449,613 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$98,860 median income, 1.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,019,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Sea Isle City, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,860
32% above
$84,171 per capita
Home Value
$1,019,500
262% above
Zillow: $1,449,613
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
4,373/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.5%
41% above
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Sea Isle City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sea Isle City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
132%
Home Value
362%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
141%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sea Isle City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sea Isle City residents earn a median household income of $98,860 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $84,171. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,020 business establishments, including 889 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sea Isle City is $1,019,500 , 262% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,449,613. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Sea Isle City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,373/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

47.5% of adults in Sea Isle City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% above the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sea Isle City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,079
Median Age65.2 yrs
Density945/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,860
Per Capita$84,171
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$7,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

F
Home Value$1,019,500
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$1,449,613
Housing Units6,740
Rent Burden40.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property4,373/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary786/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death9,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.5%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

Sea Isle City was founded in 1882.
The median home in Sea Isle City was built in 1990.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 889 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.