Living in Sea Bright, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sea Bright · Census data 2020–2024
Sea Bright has 1,718 residents with a median age of 55.2. The median household income is $143,241 (38% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $821,100, the median rent is $2,481/month.
Sea Bright at a glance
- Population
- 1,718
- Median age
- 55.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $143,241State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $821,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,481/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.9%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Sea Bright a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sea Bright
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sea Bright the median home value is $821,100, 147% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,481 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,446 a month in housing costs.
Sea Bright median household income
The median household income in Sea Bright is $143,241 and the income per person is $115,190. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Sea Bright: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,158
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 18.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.82
Sea Bright demographics
- Population
- 1,718
- Median age
- 55.2
- Under 18
- 9.2%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 942
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sea Bright ›
Education in Sea Bright
61.9% of adults 25 and older in Sea Bright have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 22.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sea Bright
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 60.8%
- Public transit
- 7.4%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Sea Bright vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Bright | 1,718 | $143,241 | $821,100 | $2,481 |
| Monmouth Beach | 3,207 | $150,188 | $995,000 | $2,257 |
| Rumson | 7,241 | $250,001 | $1,679,300 | $3,501 |
| Little Silver | 6,105 | $240,853 | $955,900 | $3,501 |
| Fair Haven | 6,170 | $250,001 | $992,200 | $3,492 |
| Oceanport | 6,195 | $126,094 | $757,700 | $1,608 |
| Highlands | 4,518 | $91,913 | $455,000 | $1,658 |
| Long Branch | 32,530 | $79,653 | $574,000 | $1,876 |
| Shrewsbury | 4,179 | $178,958 | $811,400 | $3,472 |
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What is the median household income in Sea Bright, NJ?
The median household income in Sea Bright is $143,241, 38% 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 Sea Bright?
The median home value in Sea Bright is $821,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Sea Bright?
The median gross rent in Sea Bright is $2,481 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Sea Bright, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Sea Bright?
The median age in Sea Bright is 55.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Sea Bright?
The average commute to work in Sea Bright is 38 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sea Bright?
The unemployment rate in Sea Bright is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sea Bright?
61.9% of adults in Sea Bright 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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