Living in Harvey Cedars, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harvey Cedars · Census data 2020–2024
Harvey Cedars has 487 residents with a median age of 64.2. The median household income is $146,250 (41% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $1,224,400.
Harvey Cedars is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harvey Cedars at a glance
- Population
- 487
- Median age
- 64.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $146,250State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $1,224,400State: $454,400
- Homeowners
- 95.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Harvey Cedars a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 169% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harvey Cedars
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harvey Cedars the median home value is $1,224,400, 268% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,448 a month in housing costs.
Harvey Cedars median household income
The median household income in Harvey Cedars is $146,250 and the income per person is $127,886. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Harvey Cedars: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,189
- Owner-occupied
- 95.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.9%
- Vacant
- 79.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.96
79.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Harvey Cedars has many vacation and second homes.
Harvey Cedars demographics
- Population
- 487
- Median age
- 64.2
- Under 18
- 6.4%
- 65 and older
- 47.4%
- Households
- 247
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harvey Cedars ›
Education in Harvey Cedars
72.6% of adults 25 and older in Harvey Cedars have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 37.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harvey Cedars
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 30.1%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Harvey Cedars vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Cedars | 487 | $146,250 | $1,224,400 | — |
| Surf City | 1,195 | $118,750 | $1,034,000 | $2,056 |
| Barnegat Light | 500 | $125,417 | $1,107,800 | — |
| Ship Bottom | 957 | $108,750 | $975,800 | $1,455 |
| 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 |
| Waretown | 2,076 | $121,538 | $505,800 | — |
| Ocean | 9,014 | $100,524 | $475,200 | $1,217 |
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What is the median household income in Harvey Cedars, NJ?
The median household income in Harvey Cedars is $146,250, 41% 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 Harvey Cedars?
The median home value in Harvey Cedars is $1,224,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
Is Harvey Cedars, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 169% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Harvey Cedars?
The median age in Harvey Cedars is 64.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Harvey Cedars?
The average commute to work in Harvey Cedars is 30 minutes; 30.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harvey Cedars?
The unemployment rate in Harvey Cedars is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harvey Cedars?
72.6% of adults in Harvey Cedars 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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