What are the schools like in Deal, NJ?

Deal is served primarily by Deal Boro School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.9:1.

What is the median household income in Deal?

The median household income in Deal, NJ is $73,380 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Deal, NJ?

Deal 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.

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

Q: Is Deal, NJ affordable or expensive?

Deal's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Deal is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,531,300 and the median rent is $1,345 per month.

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

Deal 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 Deal, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Deal is a small town of 645 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $73,380 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Deal stands out for solid school ratings (A).

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

All Deal 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

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

Metric	Deal, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,531,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,345	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,380	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Deal'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

Deal is served primarily by Deal Boro School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Deal, NJ	National Avg
School District	Deal Boro School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Deal, NJ	National Avg
Population	645	—
Median Age	34.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.7%	18.9%
Asian	3.7%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	23.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Allenhurst, NJ 1 mi Loch Arbour, NJ 1 mi Interlaken, NJ 1 mi Oakhurst, NJ 2 mi Wanamassa, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Deal

Deal, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07723

Deal vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deal, NJ affordable or expensive?

Deal's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Deal roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,531,300 and median rent is $1,345/month.

What is the crime rate in Deal, NJ?

Deal'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 Deal?

Public schools in Deal are operated by Deal Boro School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.9:1. 29.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Deal, NJ a good place to live?

Deal, NJ has a population of 645, a median household income of $73,380, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. 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 Deal?

Deal 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 Deal?

Deal, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07723.

What is the population of Deal?

The population of Deal, New Jersey is 645 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Deal?

Key numbers for living in Deal: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $1,531,300, median household income $73,380, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deal side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.