At a Glance
Median Income
$133,193
$58,087 per capita
Home Value
$482,800
Zillow: $981,307
Bachelor's Degree+
51.2%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
9.1% smoking rate
How Shark River Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shark River Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shark River Hills a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shark River Hills residents earn a median household income of $133,193 , which is 77% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,087. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 Shark River Hills is $482,800 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $981,307. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
51.2% of adults in Shark River Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shark River Hills has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population3,035
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density3,529/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,193
Per Capita$58,087
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
A+
Home Value$482,800
Rent
Ownership99.1%
Zillow$981,307
Housing Units1,309
Rent Burden13.4%
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation41 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.2%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+20.2%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Shark River Hills was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.