Living in Strathmere, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Strathmere · Census data 2020–2024
Strathmere has 266 residents with a median age of 53.8. The median household income is $108,953 (5% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $1,089,300.
Strathmere is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Strathmere at a glance
- Population
- 266
- Median age
- 53.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $108,953State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $1,089,300State: $454,400
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Strathmere a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Home values 140% higher than the state median; unemployment of 30.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Strathmere
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Strathmere the median home value is $1,089,300, 227% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,871 a month in housing costs.
Strathmere median household income
The median household income in Strathmere is $108,953 and the income per person is $62,320. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Strathmere: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 508
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 75%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.09
75% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Strathmere has many vacation and second homes.
Strathmere demographics
- Population
- 266
- Median age
- 53.8
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 127
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Strathmere ›
Education in Strathmere
40.6% of adults 25 and older in Strathmere have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 31.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Strathmere
- Unemployment rate
- 30.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 94%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Strathmere vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathmere | 266 | $108,953 | $1,089,300 | — |
| Palermo | 2,696 | $101,005 | $395,400 | — |
| Seaville | 2,589 | $139,444 | $461,300 | $2,069 |
| Sea Isle City | 2,000 | $108,359 | $1,087,300 | — |
| Marmora | 2,039 | $105,536 | $438,400 | $1,875 |
| Ocean View | 728 | $107,344 | $376,700 | — |
| South Seaville | 564 | $129,722 | $302,600 | — |
| Upper | 12,525 | $111,991 | $411,500 | $1,843 |
| Ocean City | 11,261 | $101,782 | $840,500 | $1,683 |
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What is the median household income in Strathmere, NJ?
The median household income in Strathmere is $108,953, 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 Strathmere?
The median home value in Strathmere is $1,089,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
Is Strathmere, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: home values 140% higher than the state median; unemployment of 30.7%.
What is the median age in Strathmere?
The median age in Strathmere is 53.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Strathmere?
The average commute to work in Strathmere is 28 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Strathmere?
The unemployment rate in Strathmere is 30.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Strathmere?
40.6% of adults in Strathmere 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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