At a Glance
Median Income
$113,083
$56,271 per capita
Home Value
$490,000
Zillow: $829,857
Median Rent
$1,661/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.8%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
9.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Belmar a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.2% (67% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,682
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density5,706/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,083
Per Capita$56,271
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
A
Home Value$490,000
Rent$1,661
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$829,857
Housing Units1,118
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation30 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.8%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in West Belmar was built in 1945.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% 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.