Life in Belmar research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Belmar over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Belmar:
The population in Belmar is 5,877.
The median home value in Belmar is $853,550.
The median income in Belmar is $89,736.
The cost of living in Belmar is 154 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Belmar is $1,722.
The unemployment rate in Belmar is 6.8%.
The poverty rate in Belmar is 7.4%.
The average high in Belmar is 62.8° and the average low is 45.0°.
Crime in Belmar summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Belmar. Key points include:
There were 122 total crimes in Belmar in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Belmar is 2,079.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Belmar is 68.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Belmar is 2,010.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Belmar is -10.55% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Belmar / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 122 | 2,079.1 | 1,353.6 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 4 | 68.2 | 195.4 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 49.4 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 3 | 51.1 | 127.9 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 118 | 2,010.9 | 1,158.2 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 12 | 204.5 | 146.2 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 103 | 1,755.3 | 896.3 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 3 | 51.1 | 115.7 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Belmar summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Belmar. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Belmar is 154 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Belmar is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Belmar is $853,550.
The median income in Belmar is $89,736.
Living Expense | Belmar | New Jersey | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 154 | 111 | 100 | |
Services | 109 | 104 | 100 | |
Groceries | 104 | 104 | 100 | |
Health | 92 | 95 | 100 | |
Housing | 260 | 130 | 100 | |
Transportation | 108 | 106 | 100 | |
Utilities | 110 | 108 | 100 |
The average high in Belmar is 62.8° and the average low is 45.0°.
There are 77.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.8 inches of precipitation each year with 24.9 inches of snow.
Stat | Belmar |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 62.8 |
Average Annual Low | 45.0 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 77.5 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 46.8 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 24.9 |
The current population in Belmar is 5,877. The population has increased 0.6% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 5,877 | 4.1% |
2021 | 5,647 | -1.3% |
2020 | 5,719 | 0.1% |
2019 | 5,715 | -0.5% |
2018 | 5,745 | -0.3% |
2017 | 5,760 | -0.2% |
2016 | 5,771 | -0.4% |
2015 | 5,796 | -0.5% |
2014 | 5,827 | -0.3% |
2013 | 5,844 | - |
79.7% White with 4,686 White residents.
3.5% African American with 204 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 51 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 39 Other residents.
0.3% Two Or More with 20 Two Or More residents.
14.9% Hispanic with 877 Hispanic residents.
Race | Belmar | NJ | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 79.7% | 53.0% | 58.9% |
African American | 3.5% | 12.4% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.9% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 0.3% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 14.9% | 21.2% | 18.7% |
Belmar is 41.1% female with 2,415 female residents.
Belmar is 58.9% male with 3,462 male residents.
Gender | Belmar | NJ | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 41.1% | 50.7% | 50.4% |
Male | 58.9% | 49.3% | 49.6% |
1.0% of adults in Belmar completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Belmar completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Belmar completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Belmar completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Belmar completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Belmar completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Belmar completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Belmar completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Belmar completed doctorate degree.
Education | Belmar | NJ | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 17.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 18.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 10.0% | 12.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
4.9% of households in Belmar earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Belmar earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Belmar earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.8% of households in Belmar earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.7% of households in Belmar earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.3% of households in Belmar earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Belmar earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.6% of households in Belmar earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.1% of households in Belmar earn $150,000 to $199,999.
22.4% of households in Belmar earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Belmar | NJ | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 4.1% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.0% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 5.4% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 5.7% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 8.2% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 11.3% | 13.2% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 15.6% | 18.0% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 9.1% | 11.5% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 22.4% | 19.2% | 11.4% |