What are the schools like in Chesilhurst, NJ?

Chesilhurst is served primarily by Waterford Township School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Chesilhurst?

The median household income in Chesilhurst, NJ is $85,104 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Chesilhurst, NJ?

Chesilhurst has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Chesilhurst, NJ affordable or expensive?

Chesilhurst's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chesilhurst is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $202,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Chesilhurst has a violent crime rate of 129.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 907.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Chesilhurst, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Chesilhurst is a small town of 1,384 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $85,104 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Chesilhurst stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chesilhurst is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Chesilhurst 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: 103.5

Chesilhurst's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chesilhurst costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Chesilhurst, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$202,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,104	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Chesilhurst's violent crime rate is 129.6 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

129.6 /100k

Property Crime

907.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Chesilhurst is served primarily by Waterford Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Chesilhurst, NJ	National Avg
School District	Waterford Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chesilhurst sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 19.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Chesilhurst, NJ
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	19.0"

Demographics

Metric	Chesilhurst, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,384	—
Median Age	51.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	47.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	40.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Atco, NJ 3 mi Berlin, NJ 5 mi Williamstown, NJ 6 mi Sicklerville, NJ 6 mi West Berlin, NJ 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Chesilhurst

Chesilhurst, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08089

Chesilhurst vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chesilhurst, NJ affordable or expensive?

Chesilhurst's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Chesilhurst roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $202,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Chesilhurst, NJ?

Chesilhurst's violent crime rate is 129.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 907.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Chesilhurst?

Public schools in Chesilhurst are operated by Waterford Township School District. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Chesilhurst, NJ a good place to live?

Chesilhurst, NJ has a population of 1,384, a median household income of $85,104, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. 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 Chesilhurst?

Chesilhurst averages 41.8°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 19.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Chesilhurst?

Chesilhurst, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08089.

What is the population of Chesilhurst?

The population of Chesilhurst, New Jersey is 1,384 with a median age of 51.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chesilhurst?

Key numbers for living in Chesilhurst: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $202,500, median household income $85,104, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chesilhurst side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.