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77%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
77%
Household income NAT. AVG.
71%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
IndexBeach Haven WestNew JerseyNational
Income per capita$79,390$55,297$44,883
Median household income$144,290$108,915$81,333
Median income owner occupied$146,657$143,334$106,172
Median income renter occupied$114,072$61,880$52,080
Median earnings male$111,127$69,742$54,343
Median earnings female$59,341$46,406$38,439
Unemployment rate1.4%5.4%4.9%
Poverty level3.1%10.9%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Beach Haven West is 77% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Beach Haven West is 77% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Beach Haven West is 71% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Beach Haven West is 79% lower than the national average

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      $96,183 $144,290 $288,580
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      $72,602 $108,915 $217,830
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      $54,216 $81,333 $162,666
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      Beach Haven West median earnings by income bracket

      Beach Haven West employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry31.1%31.1%
      Manufacturing sector3.7%3.7%
      Financial & insurance services4.7%4.7%
      Wholesale & retail services10.0%10.0%
      Public administration5.4%5.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.4%4.4%
      Education, health & social services15.4%15.4%
      Other25.2%25.2%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Port Republic, NJ1,161$211,338159.8%
      Beach Haven, NJ1,001$154,51690.0%
      Harvey Cedars, NJ461$146,09079.6%
      Ocean Acres, NJ17,774$141,11373.5%
      Surf City, NJ1,305$140,78273.1%
      Beach Haven West, NJ4,476$144,29077.4%

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      Pixley, CA4,477$48,91739.9%
      University Gardens, NY4,478$168,896107.7%
      Beach Haven West, NJ4,476$144,29077.4%
      Source: The Beach Haven West, NJ employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.