Living in Dover Beaches South, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dover Beaches South · Census data 2020–2024
Dover Beaches South has 1,601 residents with a median age of 65.3. The median household income is $144,844 (40% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $753,400, the median rent is $1,489/month.
Dover Beaches South at a glance
- Population
- 1,601
- Median age
- 65.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $144,844State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $753,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,489/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Dover Beaches South a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 66% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Dover Beaches South
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dover Beaches South the median home value is $753,400, 126% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,489 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,178 a month in housing costs.
Dover Beaches South median household income
The median household income in Dover Beaches South is $144,844 and the income per person is $88,753. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Dover Beaches South: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,362
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 64.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.90
64.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dover Beaches South has many vacation and second homes.
Dover Beaches South demographics
- Population
- 1,601
- Median age
- 65.3
- Under 18
- 5.3%
- 65 and older
- 50.9%
- Households
- 843
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dover Beaches South ›
Education in Dover Beaches South
51.9% of adults 25 and older in Dover Beaches South have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dover Beaches South
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Dover Beaches South vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Beaches South | 1,601 | $144,844 | $753,400 | $1,489 |
| Seaside Heights | 2,478 | $47,589 | $408,200 | $1,480 |
| Lavallette | 1,865 | $133,056 | $1,089,000 | $2,793 |
| Seaside Park | 1,793 | $84,375 | $860,200 | $1,660 |
| Dover Beaches North | 1,586 | $51,364 | $725,900 | $1,201 |
| Island Heights | 1,720 | $109,231 | $546,800 | $1,750 |
| Ocean Gate | 1,599 | $69,397 | $358,000 | $1,604 |
| Pine Beach | 2,306 | $142,920 | $457,800 | $1,563 |
| Toms River | 98,143 | $99,547 | $416,700 | $1,726 |
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What is the median household income in Dover Beaches South, NJ?
The median household income in Dover Beaches South is $144,844, 40% 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 Dover Beaches South?
The median home value in Dover Beaches South is $753,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Dover Beaches South?
The median gross rent in Dover Beaches South is $1,489 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Dover Beaches South, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 66% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Dover Beaches South?
The median age in Dover Beaches South is 65.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Dover Beaches South?
The average commute to work in Dover Beaches South is 32 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dover Beaches South?
The unemployment rate in Dover Beaches South is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dover Beaches South?
51.9% of adults in Dover Beaches South 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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