Living in West Belmar, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Belmar · Census data 2020–2024
West Belmar has 2,862 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $108,629 (5% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $531,300, the median rent is $1,687/month.
West Belmar at a glance
- Population
- 2,862
- Median age
- 44.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $108,629State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $531,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,687/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Belmar a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Belmar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Belmar the median home value is $531,300, 60% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,687 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,653 a month in housing costs.
West Belmar median household income
The median household income in West Belmar is $108,629 and the income per person is $53,507. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in West Belmar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,240
- Owner-occupied
- 82%
- Renter-occupied
- 18%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.33
West Belmar demographics
- Population
- 2,862
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 27%
- Households
- 1,226
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 12.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Belmar ›
Education in West Belmar
40% of adults 25 and older in West Belmar have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Belmar
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
West Belmar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Belmar | 2,862 | $108,629 | $531,300 | $1,687 |
| Lake Como | 1,619 | $82,045 | $634,500 | $1,810 |
| Belmar | 5,869 | $93,573 | $861,800 | $1,744 |
| Spring Lake | 2,779 | $215,625 | $2,000,001 | $2,175 |
| Spring Lake Heights | 4,861 | $106,758 | $721,100 | $1,863 |
| Shark River Hills | 2,974 | $139,524 | $523,400 | — |
| Avon-by-the-Sea | 2,030 | $122,635 | $1,509,600 | $2,078 |
| Neptune City | 4,606 | $88,864 | $420,700 | $1,526 |
| Bradley Beach | 4,158 | $97,005 | $932,800 | $1,790 |
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What is the median household income in West Belmar, NJ?
The median household income in West Belmar is $108,629, 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 West Belmar?
The median home value in West Belmar is $531,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in West Belmar?
The median gross rent in West Belmar is $1,687 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is West Belmar, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Belmar?
The median age in West Belmar is 44.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in West Belmar?
The average commute to work in West Belmar is 25 minutes; 21.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Belmar?
The unemployment rate in West Belmar is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Belmar?
40% of adults in West Belmar 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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