Living in South Seaville, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Seaville · Census data 2020–2024
South Seaville has 564 residents with a median age of 53.7. The median household income is $129,722 (25% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $302,600.
South Seaville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Seaville at a glance
- Population
- 564
- Median age
- 53.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $129,722State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $302,600State: $454,400
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is South Seaville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in South Seaville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Seaville the median home value is $302,600, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,847 a month in housing costs.
South Seaville median household income
The median household income in South Seaville is $129,722 and the income per person is $55,730. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in South Seaville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 380
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 30.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.14
30.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that South Seaville has many vacation and second homes.
South Seaville demographics
- Population
- 564
- Median age
- 53.7
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 28.5%
- Households
- 264
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Seaville ›
Education in South Seaville
47.8% of adults 25 and older in South Seaville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 34.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Seaville
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 88%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
South Seaville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Seaville | 564 | $129,722 | $302,600 | — |
| Ocean View | 728 | $107,344 | $376,700 | — |
| Seaville | 2,589 | $139,444 | $461,300 | $2,069 |
| South Dennis | 1,528 | $101,500 | $372,100 | $1,875 |
| Sea Isle City | 2,000 | $108,359 | $1,087,300 | — |
| Dennisville | 736 | $96,148 | $358,700 | $1,184 |
| Dennis | 6,205 | $105,506 | $360,400 | $1,578 |
| Woodbine | 2,023 | $46,078 | $218,200 | $945 |
| Palermo | 2,696 | $101,005 | $395,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in South Seaville, NJ?
The median household income in South Seaville is $129,722, 25% 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 South Seaville?
The median home value in South Seaville is $302,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
Is South Seaville, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in South Seaville?
The median age in South Seaville is 53.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in South Seaville?
The average commute to work in South Seaville is 23 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Seaville?
The unemployment rate in South Seaville is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Seaville?
47.8% of adults in South Seaville 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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