What are the schools like in Allenhurst, NJ?

Allenhurst is served primarily by Allenhurst School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools.

What is the median household income in Allenhurst?

The median household income in Allenhurst, NJ is $95,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.9%.

What is the weather like in Allenhurst, NJ?

Allenhurst has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.5 inches.

Allenhurst, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Allenhurst, NJ affordable or expensive?

Allenhurst's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Allenhurst is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,208,300 and the median rent is $1,375 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Allenhurst, NJ?

Allenhurst has a violent crime rate of 40.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 354.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Allenhurst, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Allenhurst is a small town of 412 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $95,625 and a 10.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Allenhurst stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Allenhurst is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Allenhurst city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Allenhurst's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Allenhurst costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Allenhurst, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,208,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,375	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$95,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Allenhurst's violent crime rate is 40.1 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.1 /100k

Property Crime

354.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Allenhurst is served primarily by Allenhurst School District.

Metric	Allenhurst, NJ	National Avg
School District	Allenhurst School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	62.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Allenhurst sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 52.5 inches of annual precipitation and 24.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Allenhurst, NJ
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	52.5"
Annual Snowfall	24.5"

Demographics

Metric	Allenhurst, NJ	National Avg
Population	412	—
Median Age	49.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.1%	22.2%
65 and over	23.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Loch Arbour, NJ 0 mi Interlaken, NJ 1 mi Deal, NJ 1 mi Asbury Park, NJ 1 mi Wanamassa, NJ 1 mi

ZIP Codes in Allenhurst

Allenhurst, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07711

Allenhurst vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allenhurst, NJ affordable or expensive?

Allenhurst's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Allenhurst roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,208,300 and median rent is $1,375/month.

What is the crime rate in Allenhurst, NJ?

Allenhurst's violent crime rate is 40.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 354.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Allenhurst?

Public schools in Allenhurst are operated by Allenhurst School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. 62.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Allenhurst, NJ a good place to live?

Allenhurst, NJ has a population of 412, a median household income of $95,625, and an unemployment rate of 10.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Allenhurst?

Allenhurst averages 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.5 inches with about 24.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Allenhurst?

Allenhurst, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07711.

What is the population of Allenhurst?

The population of Allenhurst, New Jersey is 412 with a median age of 49.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Allenhurst?

Key numbers for living in Allenhurst: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $1,208,300, median household income $95,625, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Allenhurst side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.