Ship Bottom, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,009 Population 1,421/sq mi density
$111,250 Median Income $82,708 per capita
$910,000 Home Value $1,553,394 Zillow
$1,422 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$111,250 median income, 2.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$910,000 home value, $1,422/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Ship Bottom, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$111,250
48% above
$82,708 per capita
Home Value
$910,000
223% above
Zillow: $1,553,394
Median Rent
$1,422/mo
22% above
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
950/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.4%
82% above
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
19% below
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Ship Bottom Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
148%
Home Value
323%
Rent
122%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
182%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ship Bottom a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ship Bottom residents earn a median household income of $111,250 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $82,708. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% 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 Ship Bottom is $910,000 , 223% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,553,394. Median rent is $1,422/month, with 18.3% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Ship Bottom reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 950/100K.

Education

61.4% of adults in Ship Bottom hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% above the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ship Bottom has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,009
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density1,421/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,250
Per Capita$82,708
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

C
Home Value$910,000
Rent$1,422
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$1,553,394
Housing Units2,174
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property950/100K

Health

Obesity26.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death7,127/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.4%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+23.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Ship Bottom was founded in 1925.
The median home in Ship Bottom was built in 1968.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 48 fatal vehicle crashes.