Living in Beach Haven West, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beach Haven West · Census data 2020–2024
Beach Haven West has 5,120 residents with a median age of 58.7. The median household income is $119,394 (15% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $641,700, the median rent is $1,702/month.
Beach Haven West at a glance
- Population
- 5,120
- Median age
- 58.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $119,394State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $641,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,702/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 97.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Beach Haven West a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Beach Haven West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beach Haven West the median home value is $641,700, 93% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,702 per month, which is 22.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,927 a month in housing costs.
Beach Haven West median household income
The median household income in Beach Haven West is $119,394 and the income per person is $65,872. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Beach Haven West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,696
- Owner-occupied
- 97.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.9%
- Vacant
- 49.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.16
49.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Beach Haven West has many vacation and second homes.
Beach Haven West demographics
- Population
- 5,120
- Median age
- 58.7
- Under 18
- 8.8%
- 65 and older
- 34.4%
- Households
- 2,373
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beach Haven West ›
Education in Beach Haven West
43.1% of adults 25 and older in Beach Haven West have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Beach Haven West
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Beach Haven West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Haven West | 5,120 | $119,394 | $641,700 | $1,702 |
| Manahawkin | 2,392 | $77,031 | $465,000 | $1,730 |
| Stafford | 29,834 | $117,612 | $426,200 | $1,800 |
| Eagleswood | 1,647 | $101,875 | $365,400 | $1,363 |
| Ship Bottom | 957 | $108,750 | $975,800 | $1,455 |
| Surf City | 1,195 | $118,750 | $1,034,000 | $2,056 |
| Long Beach | 3,143 | $113,224 | $1,193,700 | $2,057 |
| North Beach Haven | 2,277 | $111,332 | $1,147,700 | $2,057 |
| Harvey Cedars | 487 | $146,250 | $1,224,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Beach Haven West, NJ?
The median household income in Beach Haven West is $119,394, 15% higher 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 Beach Haven West?
The median home value in Beach Haven West is $641,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Beach Haven West?
The median gross rent in Beach Haven West is $1,702 per month, about 22.2% of household income.
Is Beach Haven West, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Beach Haven West?
The median age in Beach Haven West is 58.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Beach Haven West?
The average commute to work in Beach Haven West is 30 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Beach Haven West?
The unemployment rate in Beach Haven West is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Beach Haven West?
43.1% of adults in Beach Haven West 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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