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West Belmar, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County
West Belmar, NJ
At a Glance
How West Belmar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Belmar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Belmar a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Belmar residents earn a median household income of $113,083 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,271. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 West Belmar is $490,000 , 74% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $829,857. Median rent is $1,661/month, with 23.6% 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 1945.
Safety & Crime
West Belmar reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,281/100K.
Education
43.8% of adults in West Belmar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Belmar has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.