Seaside Heights, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County
Seaside Heights, NJ
At a Glance
How Seaside Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Seaside Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Seaside Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Seaside Heights residents earn a median household income of $58,988 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,295. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,958 business establishments, including 1,344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Seaside Heights is $376,700 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $729,008. Median rent is $1,429/month, with 51.0% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Seaside Heights reports 546 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,017/100K.
Education
32.3% of adults in Seaside Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Seaside Heights has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.