Living in South Dennis, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Dennis · Census data 2020–2024
South Dennis has 1,528 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $101,500 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $372,100, the median rent is $1,875/month.
South Dennis at a glance
- Population
- 1,528
- Median age
- 47.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $101,500State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $372,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,875/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is South Dennis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in South Dennis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Dennis the median home value is $372,100, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,875 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,780 a month in housing costs.
South Dennis median household income
The median household income in South Dennis is $101,500 and the income per person is $43,572. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in South Dennis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 636
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.56
South Dennis demographics
- Population
- 1,528
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 29.8%
- Households
- 594
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Dennis ›
Education in South Dennis
34.1% of adults 25 and older in South Dennis have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Dennis
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
South Dennis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dennis | 1,528 | $101,500 | $372,100 | $1,875 |
| Dennisville | 736 | $96,148 | $358,700 | $1,184 |
| Dennis | 6,205 | $105,506 | $360,400 | $1,578 |
| Goshen | 340 | $132,895 | $350,000 | — |
| South Seaville | 564 | $129,722 | $302,600 | — |
| Ocean View | 728 | $107,344 | $376,700 | — |
| Woodbine | 2,023 | $46,078 | $218,200 | $945 |
| Seaville | 2,589 | $139,444 | $461,300 | $2,069 |
| Sea Isle City | 2,000 | $108,359 | $1,087,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in South Dennis, NJ?
The median household income in South Dennis is $101,500, about the same as 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 South Dennis?
The median home value in South Dennis is $372,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in South Dennis?
The median gross rent in South Dennis is $1,875 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is South Dennis, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in South Dennis?
The median age in South Dennis is 47.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in South Dennis?
The average commute to work in South Dennis is 25 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Dennis?
The unemployment rate in South Dennis is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Dennis?
34.1% of adults in South Dennis 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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