Living in Beach Haven, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beach Haven · Census data 2020–2024
Beach Haven has 1,055 residents with a median age of 62. The median household income is $144,167 (39% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $1,472,200, the median rent is $2,071/month.
Beach Haven is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Beach Haven at a glance
- Population
- 1,055
- Median age
- 62State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $144,167State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $1,472,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,071/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.9%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Beach Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 224% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Beach Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beach Haven the median home value is $1,472,200, 343% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,071 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Beach Haven median household income
The median household income in Beach Haven is $144,167 and the income per person is $95,369. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Beach Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,634
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 80.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.08
80.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Beach Haven has many vacation and second homes.
Beach Haven demographics
- Population
- 1,055
- Median age
- 62
- Under 18
- 9.5%
- 65 and older
- 41.7%
- Households
- 506
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beach Haven ›
Education in Beach Haven
64.9% of adults 25 and older in Beach Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 29.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Beach Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 34.7%
- Drive alone
- 52.8%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 9.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Beach Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Haven | 1,055 | $144,167 | $1,472,200 | $2,071 |
| Long Beach | 3,143 | $113,224 | $1,193,700 | $2,057 |
| North Beach Haven | 2,277 | $111,332 | $1,147,700 | $2,057 |
| Tuckerton | 3,654 | $88,892 | $349,300 | $2,024 |
| Eagleswood | 1,647 | $101,875 | $365,400 | $1,363 |
| Little Egg Harbor | 21,285 | $92,446 | $351,500 | $1,823 |
| Ship Bottom | 957 | $108,750 | $975,800 | $1,455 |
| Mystic Island | 8,259 | $78,714 | $321,500 | $1,893 |
| Beach Haven West | 5,120 | $119,394 | $641,700 | $1,702 |
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What is the median household income in Beach Haven, NJ?
The median household income in Beach Haven is $144,167, 39% 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?
The median home value in Beach Haven is $1,472,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Beach Haven?
The median gross rent in Beach Haven is $2,071 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Beach Haven, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 224% higher than the state median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Beach Haven?
The median age in Beach Haven is 62 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Beach Haven?
The average commute to work in Beach Haven is 41 minutes; 34.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Beach Haven?
The unemployment rate in Beach Haven is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Beach Haven?
64.9% of adults in Beach Haven 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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