Living in Ship Bottom, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ship Bottom · Census data 2020–2024
Ship Bottom has 957 residents with a median age of 63.6. The median household income is $108,750 (5% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $975,800, the median rent is $1,455/month.
Ship Bottom is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ship Bottom at a glance
- Population
- 957
- Median age
- 63.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $108,750State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $975,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,455/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Ship Bottom a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 115% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ship Bottom
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ship Bottom the median home value is $975,800, 193% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,455 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,946 a month in housing costs.
Ship Bottom median household income
The median household income in Ship Bottom is $108,750 and the income per person is $94,068. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Ship Bottom: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,089
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 76.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 1.97
76.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ship Bottom has many vacation and second homes.
Ship Bottom demographics
- Population
- 957
- Median age
- 63.6
- Under 18
- 7.4%
- 65 and older
- 46.3%
- Households
- 486
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ship Bottom ›
Education in Ship Bottom
60.6% of adults 25 and older in Ship Bottom have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 24.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ship Bottom
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Ship Bottom vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Bottom | 957 | $108,750 | $975,800 | $1,455 |
| Surf City | 1,195 | $118,750 | $1,034,000 | $2,056 |
| Beach Haven West | 5,120 | $119,394 | $641,700 | $1,702 |
| North Beach Haven | 2,277 | $111,332 | $1,147,700 | $2,057 |
| Long Beach | 3,143 | $113,224 | $1,193,700 | $2,057 |
| Harvey Cedars | 487 | $146,250 | $1,224,400 | — |
| Manahawkin | 2,392 | $77,031 | $465,000 | $1,730 |
| Eagleswood | 1,647 | $101,875 | $365,400 | $1,363 |
| Stafford | 29,834 | $117,612 | $426,200 | $1,800 |
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What is the median household income in Ship Bottom, NJ?
The median household income in Ship Bottom is $108,750, 5% 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 Ship Bottom?
The median home value in Ship Bottom is $975,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Ship Bottom?
The median gross rent in Ship Bottom is $1,455 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is Ship Bottom, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 115% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Ship Bottom?
The median age in Ship Bottom is 63.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Ship Bottom?
The average commute to work in Ship Bottom is 27 minutes; 22.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ship Bottom?
The unemployment rate in Ship Bottom is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ship Bottom?
60.6% of adults in Ship Bottom 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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