Living in Allenhurst, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Allenhurst · Census data 2020–2024
Allenhurst has 376 residents with a median age of 54.5. The median household income is $99,375 (4% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $1,152,800, the median rent is $1,602/month.
Allenhurst is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Allenhurst at a glance
- Population
- 376
- Median age
- 54.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $99,375State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $1,152,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,602/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 52.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Allenhurst a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 154% higher than the state median; unemployment of 15.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Allenhurst
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Allenhurst the median home value is $1,152,800, 246% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,602 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,625 a month in housing costs.
Allenhurst median household income
The median household income in Allenhurst is $99,375 and the income per person is $87,410. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Allenhurst: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 346
- Owner-occupied
- 52.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.5%
- Vacant
- 47.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.08
47.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Allenhurst has many vacation and second homes.
Allenhurst demographics
- Population
- 376
- Median age
- 54.5
- Under 18
- 12.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 181
- Foreign-born
- 13.6%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Allenhurst ›
Education in Allenhurst
65.6% of adults 25 and older in Allenhurst have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 29.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Allenhurst
- Unemployment rate
- 15.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Allenhurst vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenhurst | 376 | $99,375 | $1,152,800 | $1,602 |
| Loch Arbour | 185 | $118,750 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Interlaken | 939 | $199,167 | $1,058,200 | $2,750 |
| Deal | 686 | $113,854 | $1,642,000 | $1,981 |
| Asbury Park | 15,295 | $75,544 | $581,100 | $1,722 |
| Wanamassa | 4,279 | $140,972 | $570,100 | $2,066 |
| Ocean Grove | 3,092 | $89,286 | $790,100 | $1,488 |
| Ocean | 27,896 | $108,626 | $678,300 | $1,530 |
| Oakhurst | 3,538 | $145,893 | $718,900 | $3,305 |
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What is the median household income in Allenhurst, NJ?
The median household income in Allenhurst is $99,375, 4% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Allenhurst?
The median home value in Allenhurst is $1,152,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Allenhurst?
The median gross rent in Allenhurst is $1,602 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Allenhurst, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 154% higher than the state median; unemployment of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Allenhurst?
The median age in Allenhurst is 54.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Allenhurst?
The average commute to work in Allenhurst is 30 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Allenhurst?
The unemployment rate in Allenhurst is 15.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Allenhurst?
65.6% of adults in Allenhurst have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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