Living in North Beach Haven, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Beach Haven · Census data 2020–2024
North Beach Haven has 2,277 residents with a median age of 61.8. The median household income is $111,332 (8% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $1,147,700, the median rent is $2,057/month.
North Beach Haven at a glance
- Population
- 2,277
- Median age
- 61.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $111,332State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $1,147,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,057/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is North Beach Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 153% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Beach Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Beach Haven the median home value is $1,147,700, 245% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,057 per month, which is 40.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,189 a month in housing costs.
North Beach Haven median household income
The median household income in North Beach Haven is $111,332 and the income per person is $80,055. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in North Beach Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,659
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 81.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.19
81.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that North Beach Haven has many vacation and second homes.
North Beach Haven demographics
- Population
- 2,277
- Median age
- 61.8
- Under 18
- 10.6%
- 65 and older
- 42.1%
- Households
- 1,039
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Beach Haven ›
Education in North Beach Haven
59.4% of adults 25 and older in North Beach Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 24.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Beach Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 28.9%
- Drive alone
- 61.1%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
North Beach Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Beach Haven | 2,277 | $111,332 | $1,147,700 | $2,057 |
| Long Beach | 3,143 | $113,224 | $1,193,700 | $2,057 |
| Beach Haven | 1,055 | $144,167 | $1,472,200 | $2,071 |
| Ship Bottom | 957 | $108,750 | $975,800 | $1,455 |
| Surf City | 1,195 | $118,750 | $1,034,000 | $2,056 |
| Eagleswood | 1,647 | $101,875 | $365,400 | $1,363 |
| Beach Haven West | 5,120 | $119,394 | $641,700 | $1,702 |
| Manahawkin | 2,392 | $77,031 | $465,000 | $1,730 |
| Tuckerton | 3,654 | $88,892 | $349,300 | $2,024 |
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What is the median household income in North Beach Haven, NJ?
The median household income in North Beach Haven is $111,332, 8% 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 North Beach Haven?
The median home value in North Beach Haven is $1,147,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in North Beach Haven?
The median gross rent in North Beach Haven is $2,057 per month, about 40.7% of household income.
Is North Beach Haven, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 153% higher than the state median; unemployment of 12%.
What is the median age in North Beach Haven?
The median age in North Beach Haven is 61.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in North Beach Haven?
The average commute to work in North Beach Haven is 26 minutes; 28.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Beach Haven?
The unemployment rate in North Beach Haven is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Beach Haven?
59.4% of adults in North 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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