Living in Seaside Heights, NJ

Explore Seaside Heights and see how it fits the life you want to build.

2,478 Population Ocean County County Borough Place Type New Jersey State
Overall Match5.1 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Seaside Heights at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population2,478
Median Household Income$47,589
Median Home Value$408,200
Median Gross Rent$1,480
Median Age49.9
Average Household Size1.9
Unemployment8.0%
Work From Home10.2%
Homeownership39.9%
Housing Vacancy57.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Seaside Heights is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Seaside Heights Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Seaside Heights and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.2 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment2.8 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability1.0 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.2 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.6 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Seaside Heights

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$408,200
Median Gross Rent$1,480
Homeownership39.9%
Housing Vacancy57.7%
Housing Value4.4/10
Housing Stability2.0/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Seaside Heights, NJ

Median Household Income$47,589
Unemployment8.0%
Work From Home10.2%
Employment5.6/10
Remote Work Friendly6.4/10
Income Strength7.2/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Seaside Heights and how households are structured

Population2,478
Median Age49.9
Average Household Size1.9

Seaside Heights is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Seaside Heights

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Seaside Heights point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High85.5°F
Average Winter Low21.7°F
Annual Rainfall51.2 in.
Annual Snowfall10.2 in.

Seasonal Life in Seaside Heights

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Seaside Heights is located in Ocean County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Ocean County.

County Intelligence

Seaside Heights & Ocean County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Seaside Heights is located in Ocean County, New Jersey.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Seaside Heights.

Current NarrowTheList data for Seaside Heights shows a population of about 2,478. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Ocean County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Seaside Heights.

For someone considering a move to Seaside Heights, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Seaside Park, NJ 1.3 miles away Lavallette, NJ 1.7 miles away Ocean Gate, NJ 3.3 miles away Island Heights, NJ 3.5 miles away Pine Beach, NJ 4.9 miles away Beachwood, NJ 6.7 miles away South Toms River, NJ 6.8 miles away Mantoloking, NJ 7.9 miles away Bay Head, NJ 8.8 miles away Point Pleasant, NJ 9.2 miles away