Seaside Heights, NJ

New Jersey · Ocean County · New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro

Seaside Heights is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,992. Residents earn $58,988 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,992 Population 3,213/sq mi density

$58,988 Median Income $39,295 per capita

$376,700 Home Value $701,196 Zillow

$1,429 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr

414 Violent Crime/100K 5,720 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$58,988 median income, 3.5% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$376,700 home value, $1,429/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

414 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $58,988

22% lower than US avg

Home Value $376,700

34% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 414/100K

9% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 32.3%

4% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,429

23% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.6%

8% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.5%

3% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 41.1%

231% higher than US avg

How Seaside Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,992

Median Age50.2 yrs

Density3,213/mi²

Male / Female59% / 42%

Largest GroupWhite 82%

Veterans3.7%

Economy

C+

Median Income$58,988

Per Capita$39,295

Unemployment3.5%

Poverty41.1%

County GDP$31,709M

Commute32 min

Housing

Home Value$376,700

Rent$1,429

Ownership40.2%

Zillow$701,196

Housing Units2,776

Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

Violent414/100K

Property5,720/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault379/100K

Burglary724/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%

Uninsured15.9%

Smoking19.2%

Depression17.7%

Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain52.0 in/yr

Sunny Days290/yr

Elevation4 ft (1 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+32.3%

High School+82.9%

Graduate+11.6%

School Score6.23

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%

Commute32 min

Broadband75.3%

EV Stations6

Libraries22

Is Seaside Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Seaside Heights receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Seaside Heights has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Seaside Heights is $58,988, 22% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 41.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Seaside Heights is $376,700, 34% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,429 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 414 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,720 per 100,000, 192% above the national average.

Education

32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Seaside Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Seaside Heights has a population of 1,992 with a density of 3,213 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 50.2 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 41.5% female and 58.5% male. The city is predominantly White (81.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.8% of residents, while 8.2% speak Spanish. 3.7% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 16.7% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 91.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,992

Total Population

3,213

People / sq mi

50.2yrs

Median Age

29% above US avg

0.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.5%

Female 41.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Seaside Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.8%

17% above US avg

Spanish 8.2%

39% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Seaside Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Seaside Heights is $58,988, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,295. The average weekly wage is $1,105, 23% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 41.1% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 15,958 business establishments, including 1,344 restaurants. The cost of living index is 108.8, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes. 7.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Seaside Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$58,988
	22% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$39,295
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,105
IRS Avg AGI	$86,654
Gini Index	0.458 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.5%
	3% below US avg
Poverty Rate	41.1%
	231% above US avg
Establishments (County)	15,958
County GDP	$31,709M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,344
Healthcare	1,948
Retail	2,030
Manufacturing	323

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$8,704
	149% above US avg
Cost of Living	108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	31.5 min
Drive Alone	70.7%
Public Transit	4.0%
Work from Home	7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Seaside Heights is $376,700, 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $701,196, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 94.6% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,429 (23% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,759 for a one-bedroom to $2,132 for a two-bedroom apartment. 40.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,776 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1957. The average annual property tax is $8,704 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 51.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$376,700
	34% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$701,196
Median List Price	$817,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$817,500
$/Sq Ft	$599
Homes Sold	4
Sale-to-List Ratio	94.6%
Price Drops	10.8%
Inventory	65

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,429
	23% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$3,822
Rent Burden	51.0%

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

Homeownership	40.2%
Owner-Occupied	40.2%
Renter-Occupied	59.8%
Housing Units	2,776
Median Year Built	1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$8,704
	149% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.31%

In Seaside Heights, 34.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.8% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.6% of residents. 32.6% have high blood pressure. 19.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 15.5% report binge drinking. 31.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 17.7% report depression. 18.5% experience frequent mental distress. 15.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,606. The dentist ratio is 1:1,681. 93.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Seaside Heights vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.6%
	8% above US avg
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart Disease	6.6%
High Blood Pressure	32.6%
Asthma	9.9%
COPD	7.8%
Cancer	6.7%
Stroke	3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	19.2%
	37% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.5%
Physical Inactivity	31.7%
Depression	17.7%
Mental Distress	18.5%
Physical Distress	15.9%
Short Sleep	40.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	91.6%
Uninsured	15.9%
	85% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,606
Dentists	1:1,681
Mental Health	1:470
Checkup Rate	73.5%
Dental Visits	52.7%
Premature Death	7,127/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.3/10
Exercise Access	93.3%
Healthcare Facilities	1,948

Seaside Heights has a violent crime rate of 414 per 100,000 residents, 9% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 379.1 per 100,000, robbery at 34.5, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,720 per 100,000, 192% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 4,859, burglary at 724, vehicle theft at 138 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 48 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Seaside Heights receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Seaside Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	413.5/100K
	9% above US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	34.5/100K
Assault	379.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	5,720.2/100K
	192% above US avg
Burglary	723.6/100K
Theft	4,858.7/100K
Vehicle Theft	137.8/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	48
Traffic Accidents	34
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Seaside Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 4 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.6°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4 ft (1 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	3,213/sq mi
Coordinates	39.9449°N, 74.0783°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Ocean County County
Nearest Airport	South Jersey Regional (LLY) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"

37% above US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.57"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0460 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	8.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	48.6 / 100
Community Resilience	90.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	102 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	100 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	131 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	114 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	52 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	101 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	132 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	110 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	103 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	101 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	119 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	125 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	139 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	135 km
Aug 14, 2015	3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey	M2.6	99 km
May 1, 2024	1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	101 km
Apr 10, 2024	5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	100 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	121 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	101 km
Oct 27, 2001	1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York	M2.6	95 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Henri	Category 1	270 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	225 km
2012	Sandy	Category 2	198 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	220 km
2010	Earl	Category 1	288 km
1993	Emily	Category 2	297 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	149 km
1986	Charley	Category 1	299 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	41 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

173 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 116 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	82 km	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	84 km	0
Jul 21, 1983	EF3	35 km	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	60 km	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	69 km	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	20 km	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	29 km	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	36 km	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	65 km	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	86 km	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	23 km	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	77 km	0
Aug 8, 2007	EF2	76 km	0
May 27, 2001	EF2	50 km	0
Aug 20, 1999	EF2	46 km	0
Sep 7, 1998	EF2	85 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	83 km	0
Aug 21, 1993	EF2	72 km	0
May 10, 1990	EF2	96 km	0
Jun 9, 1989	EF2	91 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1964	LONG ISLAND, NY	Meteorological	0.3 m	—	126 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	105 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	97 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GREENWOOD STATE FOREST (21,271 ac, 1995).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1995	GREENWOOD STATE FOREST	21,271	21 km
2007	WARREN GROVE	15,315	36 km
2022	MULLICA RIVER FIRE	13,082	59 km
1999	BASS RIVER	12,129	45 km
2019	SPRING HILL FIRE	8,182	36 km
2023	ALLEN ROAD	6,213	47 km
1992	FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR	5,093	20 km
1992	POWER PLANT	4,928	18 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,470	37 km
2024	TEA TIME HILL	4,444	48 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,780	53 km
2017	PENN SWAMP FIRE	3,587	56 km
2023	JIMMYS WATER HOLE	3,585	26 km
1989	SIMM PLACE	3,262	35 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	37 km
2007	ATSION	2,705	60 km
1992	FOUR MILE COLONY	2,647	41 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,625	51 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 1-14	2,615	39 km
1990	UNNAMED	2,367	63 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	3.2 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	4.1 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.8 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.7 in
June	69°F (20°C)	3.3 in
July	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
September	67°F (20°C)	3.5 in
October	56°F (14°C)	3.2 in
November	47°F (9°C)	3.8 in
December	38°F (3°C)	3.7 in

Seaside Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").

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Seaside Heights is located in Ocean County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% below the national average of 33.7%. 82.9% have completed high school. 11.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 67.4% of the vote, a 36-point margin. 75.3% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 6 EV charging stations. There are 22 public libraries serving the community. 1,948 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 70.7% of workers drive alone to work, while 4% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.4%

D 31.4%

Winner: Republican by 36 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	48
Traffic Accidents	34
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	32.3%
	4% below US avg
High School+	82.9%
Graduate Degree+	11.6%
School Test Score	6.23

B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	3,213/sq mi
Total Area	0.8 sq mi
County	Ocean County County

Services

Broadband Access	75.3%
Avg Download Speed	134.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	38.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	6
Alt Fuel Stations	6
Public Libraries	22
Healthcare Facilities	1,948
Restaurants	1,344
Retail Stores	2,030

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	31.5 min
Drive Alone	70.7%
Public Transit	4.0%
Work from Home	7.6%

Average costs for common services in Seaside Heights. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$272 ($163–$435)
Specialist Visit	$381 ($218–$598)
Urgent Care Visit	$218 ($109–$381)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,394 ($870–$5,440)
Dental Cleaning	$141 ($82–$218)
Dental Filling	$272 ($163–$435)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$49 ($27–$82)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$82 ($54–$131)
Brake Pad Replacement	$326 ($163–$544)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22–$82)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$653 ($435–$1,088)
Battery Replacement	$218 ($109–$381)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$109 ($65–$163)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$98 ($54–$152)
HVAC Repair	$435 ($163–$870)
HVAC System Install	$7,616 ($4,352–$13,056)
Roof Repair	$1,088 ($435–$2,176)
Roof Replacement	$9,792 ($5,984–$16,320)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,632 ($544–$3,808)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,320 ($5,440–$32,640)
DUI Defense	$5,440 ($2,176–$10,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,632 ($870–$3,264)
Will Preparation	$544 ($218–$1,088)
Trust Preparation	$2,720 ($1,088–$5,440)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$27 ($16–$49)
Women's Haircut	$60 ($33–$109)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$163 ($82–$272)
Manicure	$27 ($16–$49)
Pedicure	$44 ($27–$71)
Massage (1 Hour)	$87 ($54–$141)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.46 ($3.26–$5.98)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.81 ($2.72–$5.44)
Loaf of Bread	$4.13 ($2.72–$5.98)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.90 ($3.26–$7.07)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.98 ($4.35–$8.16)
Rice (per lb)	$1.09 ($0.65–$1.96)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$152 ($87–$272)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$76 ($33–$163)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$76 ($44–$131)
Internet (Monthly)	$76 ($44–$109)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$71 ($33–$109)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$92 ($54–$163)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$218 ($82–$544)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,176 ($1,306–$3,808)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$76 ($33–$141)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.70–$27)
Car Registration (Annual)	$109 ($33–$272)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($16–$82)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,306 ($653–$2,720)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,088 ($544–$2,176)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$435 ($218–$762)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$54 ($27–$109)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,088 ($435–$2,720)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,600 ($5,440–$32,640)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$65 ($33–$109)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$109 ($54–$218)
Dog Grooming	$65 ($33–$109)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22–$82)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$326 ($163–$544)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$218 ($109–$435)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,358
Toddler	$1,312
Preschool	$1,312
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$835
Toddler	$844
Preschool	$789

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Ocean County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	43,504	2,882	$60,910	1.60
Retail Trade	27,121	1,770	$42,945	1.43
Accommodation & Food Services	18,323	1,298	$28,468	1.06
Construction	11,059	1,810	$72,329	1.11
Professional & Technical Services	9,098	1,430	$86,173	0.69
Administrative & Waste Services	8,517	979	$55,733	0.76
Educational Services	8,349	278	$34,205	2.13
Other Services	7,979	1,306	$37,737	1.40
Manufacturing	5,973	361	$70,263	0.38
Arts & Entertainment	5,373	289	$33,891	1.68
Wholesale Trade	4,623	553	$74,174	0.62
Real Estate	3,973	771	$72,953	1.35
Finance & Insurance	3,439	539	$90,028	0.45
Transportation & Warehousing	3,380	272	$56,898	0.42
Information & Technology	1,025	147	$94,423	0.29
Unclassified	953	806	$51,262	3.60
Utilities	621	38	$142,789	0.86
Management of Companies	536	66	$97,394	0.17
Agriculture & Forestry	187	44	$42,460	0.12
Mining & Oil/Gas	83	8	$107,459	0.12

Schools in Seaside Heights

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Hugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School	Elementary	202	24	8.4:1

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Radio Stations near Seaside Heights

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
70's Hits DJ Jan The Man	70s, classic hits	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Jazz Channel	jazz, jazz fusion	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Ambient Channel	ambient, ambient techno	MP3 128 kbps
Mustbe5 Radio	afrobeat, electronic	AAC 192 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Everything Channel	ambient, bonkwave	MP3 128 kbps
KOL BRAMAH 107.9 FM LAKEWOOD	—	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Spoken Word Channel	drama, educational	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Electronic Channel	bonkwave, chiptune	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Pop Channel	alternative pop, indie	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Audio Interface Channel	ambient, downtempo	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - NHAM Channel	—	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Rock Channel	alternative rock, indie	MP3 128 kbps
92.7 WOBM	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Bonkwave Channel	bonkwave, dark ambient	MP3 128 kbps
107.1 FM The Boss - WWZY (Long Branch, New Jersey, USA)	classic rock, rock	AAC 64 kbps
95.9 The Rat	rock	AAC+ 64 kbps

National Parks Near Seaside Heights

100 national parks and monuments found near Seaside Heights.

Park	Type	Fee
Abbott Marshland	State Park	Free
African Burial Ground National Monument	National Monument	Free
Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park	State Park	Free
Allaire State Park	State Park	Free
Allaire State Park	State Park	Free
Allamuchy Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Barnegat	State Park	Free
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park	State Park	Free
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park	State Park	Free
Bayswater Point State Park	State Park	Free
Belmont Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Benjamin Rush State Park	State Park	Free
Bethpage State Park	State Park	Free
Brentwood State Park	State Park	Free
Broad Channel American Park	State Park	Free
Camp Zehnder	State Park	Free
Captree State Park	State Park	Free
Captree/Robert Moses State Park	State Park	Free
Castle Clinton National Monument	National Monument	Free
Cheesequake State Park	State Park	Free
Cold Spring Harbor State Park	State Park	Free
Corsons Inlet State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park (David Library)	State Park	Free
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park	State Park	Free
Division of Parks and Forestry Park	State Park	Free
Double Trouble State Park	State Park	Free
Edison State Park	State Park	Free
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument	Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument	Free
Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park	State Park	Free
FDR Four Freedoms State Park Park	State Park	Free
Federal Hall National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Field Of Dreams Park	State Park	Free
Gantry Plaza State Park	State Park	Free
Gateway National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	Free
General Grant National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Gilgo State Park	State Park	Free
Governors Island National Monument	National Monument	Free
Great Egg Harbor River		Free
Great Sound State Park	State Park	Free
Hacklebarney State Park	State Park	Free
Hamilton Grange National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Hamilton Marsh State Park	State Park	Free
Hawk Island State Park	State Park	Free
Heckscher State Park	State Park	Free
Hempstead Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Hopatcong State Park	State Park	Free
Hopewell Park	State Park	Free
Hudson River Park	State Park	Free
Inland Blue Acres	State Park	Free
Island Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Jones Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Musconetcong State Park	State Park	Free
Liberty State Park	State Park	Free
Limited Practical Use Program	State Park	Free
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River	National Wild and Scenic River	Free
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$30
Marsha P. Johnson State Park	State Park	Free
McEvoy Tract	State Park	Free
Monmouth Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Morristown National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Mount Laurel State Park	State Park	Free
National Parks of New York Harbor		Free
Neshaminy State Park	State Park	Free
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve	National Reserve	Free
Nissequogue River State Park	State Park	Free
Osmun Forest	State Park	Free
Palmyra Cove Nature Park	State Park	Free
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Paterson Great Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Pigeon Swamp State Park	State Park	Free
Princeton Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Rancocas State Park	State Park	Free
Raritan River Confluence State Park	State Park	Free
Rec Trail Wash Cross - Princet	State Park	Free
Roberto Clemente State Park	State Park	Free
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Shirley Chisholm State Park	State Park	Free
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site	State Park	Free
Soldiers and Sailors	State Park	Free
Statue Of Liberty National Monument	National Monument	Free
Stephens State Park	State Park	Free
Stonewall National Monument	National Monument	Free
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Thomas Edison National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$10
Trail View State Park	State Park	Free
Troy Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Tyler State Park	State Park	Free
unknown	State Park	Free
Valley Stream State Park	State Park	Free
Voorhees State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free

Historical Trends — Seaside Heights

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	2,877	$28,393
2015	2,881	$33,958
2017	2,887	$38,306
2019	2,912	$57,083
2021	2,470	$37,008
2023	2,489	$58,988

Museums in Seaside Heights

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
SISTER MARY GRACE BURNS ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7329872373	$57,889,530
OCEAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7323411880	$682,054
ALLAIRE VILLAGE	HISTORY MUSEUM		7329382253	$412,694
NEW JERSEY MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	4265 ATLANTIC AVENUE	7329385524	$181,255
INFORMATION AGE LEARNING CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7322803000	$135,747
SEA GIRT LIGHTHOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	9 OCEAN AVENUE	7329740514	$70,636
ESTONIAN ARCHIVES IN THE UNITED STATES	GENERAL MUSEUM	607 E 7TH ST	7323636523	$60,310
JOHN F PETO STUDIO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7329294949	$60,254
TOMS RIVER SEAPORT SOCIETY	GENERAL MUSEUM	PO BOX 1111	7323499209	$43,936
SPRING LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	5TH ST	7324490772	$37,780
PRESERVATION ALLIANCE OF SPRING LAKE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9734028840	$34,548
NEW JERSEY MUSEUM OF BOATING	HISTORY MUSEUM	1800 BAY AVENUE JOHNSON BOAT WORKS BUILDING 13	7326067605	$32,605
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6099780617	$27,500
BOROUGH OF LAKEHURST HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	300 CENTER ST	7326578864	$11,666
UNION LANDING HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$4,377
AVON-BY-THE-SEA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7327741619
BARNEGAT LIGHT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	501 CENTRAL AVENUE	6094948578
BAY HEAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1643 BAY AVE
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7322699527
BRICK TOWHNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7327852500
DESCENDANTS OF WORLD WAR II RANGERS	GENERAL MUSEUM	250 WASHINGTON ST STE D
HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN LACEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6099710467
JENKINSON'S AQUARIUM	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	300 OCEAN AVENUE	7328991659
LAKEWOOD HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7322767944
LAKEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	245 MARTINE WAY	7329204550
MAC KENZIE MUSEUM AND LIBRARY	GENERAL MUSEUM		7329382212
MANTOLOKING HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEW JERSEY HISTORICAL DIVERS ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7327766261
OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		7322550400
OCEAN COUNTY SOCIETY OF MODEL RAILROADERS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7323637799
OCENA COUNTY COLLEGE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
OLD WALL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7329741430
POINT PLEASANT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7328923091
ROBERT J. NOVINS PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
SQUAN VILLAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7322236770
THEHISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WARETOWN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	182 WELLS MILL ROAD	6096935666
VINTAGE VEHICLE MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	1800 BAY AVE	7328990012
WATERHOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7328189040
VINTAGE AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY	GENERAL MUSEUM	1800 BAY AVE	7328990012	$-50,300

Libraries in Seaside Heights

Name	Address	Annual Visits
OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY	101 WASHINGTON STREET	2,760,563
MANASQUAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	55 BROAD STREET	50,260
BRIELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	610 SOUTH STREET	48,865
BELMAR PUBLIC LIBRARY	517 TENTH AVENUE	33,793
SPRING LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY	1501 THIRD AVENUE	21,552
AVON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	GARFIELD & FIFTH AVENUES	18,567
SEA GIRT LIBRARY	RAILROAD STATION AT THE PLAZA	13,163

Farmers Markets in Seaside Heights

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
AG Farmers' Market	108 Indian Head Road	08/02/2018 to 08/02/2018	Thu: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Barnegat Farmers Market	East Bay Ave. and Rt. 9	06/19/2014 to 10/23/2014	Thu: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM;		Visit
Brick Farmers' Market	265 Princeton Ave	05/21/2016 to 10/01/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Calgo Gardens Farmers Market	84 Cross Street				Visit
Forked River Farmers Market	Rt. 9 & Lacy Rd.
Lakehurst Revitalization Assocciation Farmer's Market	Lake Horicon				Visit
Point Pleasant Beach Farmers Market	601 Arnold Ave.	06/08/2014 to 09/28/2014	Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes
Seaside Park Marina Farmers Market	Seaside Park Marina Lot (J Street and Central Ave.)
South Toms River Farmers Market	Rt. 166
St. Paul's Farmers Market	Rts. 0 166
Toms River Farmers Market	East Water Street	June to October	Wed:11:00 am - 5:00 pm;	Yes	Visit
Waretown Farmers Market	Route 532	June to October	Tue:11:00 am - 5:00 pm;		Visit

Breweries in Seaside Heights

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Artisan's Brewery and Italian Grill	Brewery	1171 Hooper Ave	7322447566	Visit
Beach Haus Brewery	Brewery	803 Main St
Oxygen Supply Co Inc.	Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Oxygen Equipment & Supplies, Beer Line Cleaning & Repair, Weld	1889 Route 9
Rinn Duin Brewing	Private Tours, Brewery Tours, Breweries, Factory Tours, Food & Drink, Tours & Activities, More	1540 Rt 37 W	17325693261

Ski Resorts Near Seaside Heights

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Mt. Rose	100.0	8	2,957	$93	November - April	—	Yes

Pharmacies in Seaside Heights

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
A AND P	5 ORTLEY PLAZA	732-830-0800
CVS - 5831	1600 ROUTE 35	732-793-2890

Daycare Centers in Seaside Heights

1 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
THE ULTIMATE SCHOLAR II, INC. 1200 BAY BLVD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Seaside Heights

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	Connectors	Access
SEASIDE HEIGHTS SEASIDE 1	55 Grant Ave	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
SEASIDE HEIGHTS SEASIDE 2	55 Grant Ave	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
SEASIDE HEIGHTS SEASIDE 3	55 Grant Ave	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
SEASIDE HEIGHTS SEASIDE 4	55 Grant Ave	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
SEASIDE HEIGHTS SEASIDE PH. 2A	21A Hancock Ave	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
SEASIDE HEIGHTS SEASIDE PH.2B	21A Hancock Ave	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public

Cell Towers in Seaside Heights

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
(Bayville site) 1015 ATLANTIC CITY BLVD	TOWER	152
(Bayville site) 1015 ATLANTIC CITY BLVD	TOWER	152
WEST OF ROUTE 9 &.6 MI N. OF WARETOWN	TOWER	146
WEST OF ROUTE 9 &.6 MI N. OF WARETOWN	TOWER	146
Volunteer Way (77404)	GTOWER	146
2429 Metedeconk Road (26916)	LTOWER	88
Burnt Tavern Road (77396)	GTOWER	64
(Brick Township) 975 BURNT TAVERN RD	LTOWER	58
(Brick Township) 975 BURNT TAVERN RD	LTOWER	58
703 Hyson Road & Frances St. (88145)	MTOWER	55

Fire Stations in Seaside Heights

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Seaside Heights Fire Department	PO Box 386	Volunteer			732-793-0445
Surf City Volunteer Fire Company #1	713 Long Beach BLVD	Volunteer			609-494-6127

Power Plants Near Seaside Heights

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
SEASIDE HEIGHTS POWER PLANT	PETROLEUM LIQUIDS	221112	-74.1	OA

Bridges in Seaside Heights

Location	Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
	Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	87	24,360	F
	Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	103	23,774	F

Superfund Sites Near Seaside Heights

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
MRPC HOLDINGS LLC	2498 E STATE HIGHWAY 70	OCEAN
NAUTILUS POWER, LLC	123 ENERGY WAY	OCEAN
NAUTILUS POWER, LLC	123 ENERGY WAY	OCEAN

Airports Near Seaside Heights

36 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
John F. Kennedy International Airport	JFK	Large Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport	EWR	Large Airport
Atlantic City International Airport	ACY	Medium Airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport	NEL	Medium Airport
Mc Guire Air Force Base	WRI	Medium Airport
Trenton Mercer Airport	TTN	Medium Airport
Allen Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Central Jersey Regional Airport	JVI	Small Airport
Coyle Field	—	Small Airport
Cuddihy Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Dix Field	—	Small Airport
Eagles Nest Airport	—	Small Airport
Ekdahl Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying W Airport	—	Small Airport
Hammonton Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Hop Brook Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Ideal Mfg Corp Airport	—	Small Airport
Lakewood Airport	—	Small Airport
Linden Airport	LDJ	Small Airport
Mar Bar L Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Monmouth Executive Airport	BLM	Small Airport
Ocean City Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Ocean County Airport	MJX	Small Airport
Old Bridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Pemberton Airport	—	Small Airport
Princeton Airport	PCT	Small Airport
Red Lion Airport	—	Small Airport
Redwing Airport	—	Small Airport
Solberg/Hunterdon Airport	—	Small Airport
Somerset Airport	—	Small Airport
Strawberry Fields Airport	—	Small Airport
Trenton Robbinsville Airport	—	Small Airport
Warren Grove Range Airport	—	Small Airport
Werner Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Winchelsea Airport	—	Small Airport
Woodbine Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Seaside Heights

23 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Barnegat Township Police Department	900 West Bay Avenue
Barnegat Township Police Department	900 West Bay Avenue
Berkeley Township Police Department	631 Pinewald Keswick Road
Brick Township Police Department	401 Chambersbridge Road
Campus Safety Gatehouse
Gatekeeper's Lodge
Howell Township Police Department	300 Old Tavern Road
Lacey Twp Police Department
Lakehurst Police Department
Lavallette Police Department
Manchester Police Department
Ocean Township Police Dept.
Ocean Township Police Dept.
Point Pleasant Beach Police Boardwalk Station
Sea Girt Police Department
Seaside Heights Beach Headquarters
Seaside Heights Police Department	901 Boulevard
Seaside Heights Police Substation
Security/Welcome Center (SWC)
Spring Lake Heights Police Department	311 Washington Avenue
Spring Lake Heights Police Department	311 Washington Avenue
Toms River Police Department
Wall Township Police Headquarters

Grocery Stores in Seaside Heights

5 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7 ELEVEN 2411-23655	Convenience Store	920 Boulevard
Acme 0295	Supermarket	5 Ortley Plz
BABE'S CORNER STORE	Convenience Store	131 Sumner Ave
CVS PHARMACY 5831	Other	1600 Route 35 N
In N Out Deli	Convenience Store	601 Boulevard

Treatment Centers in Seaside Heights

8 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Bright Harbor Healthcare - Recovery Services	Substance Abuse	732-349-5550
Eleanor Health - Brick	Both	732-837-0215
New Future Dreams LLC	Both	732-886-7128
Ocean Medical Services Inc	Substance Abuse	732-288-9322
Ocean Monmouth Care LLC	Substance Abuse	732-458-2180
Preferred Behavioral Health Group - Sail and Teen Intervene Programs	Mental Health	732-367-1710 x9304
Quantum Behavioral Health Servs	Substance Abuse	609-300-2180
Suburban Health Clinic of Toms River	Substance Abuse	732-797-9944

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Frequently Asked Questions About Seaside Heights

What is the population of Seaside Heights?

Seaside Heights has a population of 1,992 residents and is located in New Jersey. The population density is 3,213 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 41.5% female and 58.5% male.

Is Seaside Heights expensive to live in?

Seaside Heights is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 108.8 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $58,988, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $376,700 (34% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,429 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Seaside Heights safe?

The violent crime rate in Seaside Heights is 414 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,720 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Seaside Heights receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Seaside Heights?

Seaside Heights has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in Seaside Heights?

Seaside Heights has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,105. There are 15,958 business establishments in the area, including 1,344 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 7.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Seaside Heights?

The median home value in Seaside Heights is $376,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $701,196. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,429. Fair market rent is $1,759 for a 1-bedroom and $2,132 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 40.2%. The average annual property tax is $8,704.

How are the schools in Seaside Heights?

Schools in Seaside Heights score 6.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 32.3% of adults in Seaside Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.9% have completed high school. 11.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Seaside Heights?

The obesity rate in Seaside Heights is 34.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.2% of adults are smokers. 31.7% are physically inactive. 17.7% of residents report depression. 15.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 93.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,606.

What is transportation like in Seaside Heights?

The average commute in Seaside Heights is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 70.7% of workers drive alone to work, 4% use public transit, and 7.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Seaside Heights?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Seaside Heights is 81.7% White. 91.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.2% speak Spanish. 3.7% of the population are military veterans. 16.7% of residents have a disability. 91.6% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Dover Beaches South, NJ 1,520 pop · 0.7 mi Seaside Park, NJ 1,804 pop · 1.3 mi Lavallette, NJ 1,836 pop · 1.7 mi Ocean Gate, NJ 1,768 pop · 3.3 mi Dover Beaches North, NJ 1,599 pop · 3.4 mi Island Heights, NJ 1,691 pop · 3.5 mi Pine Beach, NJ 2,378 pop · 4.9 mi Beachwood, NJ 11,002 pop · 6.7 mi Toms River, NJ 93,915 pop · 6.7 mi South Toms River, NJ 3,701 pop · 6.8 mi Leisure Village East, NJ 4,309 pop · 8.2 mi Silver Ridge, NJ 1,176 pop · 8.4 mi Holiday City South, NJ 4,294 pop · 8.4 mi Bay Head, NJ 1,201 pop · 8.8 mi

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