What are the schools like in Harvey Cedars, NJ?

School district data for Harvey Cedars is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Harvey Cedars?

The median household income in Harvey Cedars, NJ is $125,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Harvey Cedars, NJ?

Harvey Cedars has an average high temperature of 40.7°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Harvey Cedars, NJ affordable or expensive?

Harvey Cedars's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Harvey Cedars is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,138,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Harvey Cedars, NJ?

Harvey Cedars has a violent crime rate of 12.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 114.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Harvey Cedars, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Harvey Cedars is a small town of 479 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $125,313 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Harvey Cedars stands out for a well-educated population.

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

All Harvey Cedars 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

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

Metric	Harvey Cedars, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,138,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$125,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Harvey Cedars's violent crime rate is 12.8 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

12.8 /100k

Property Crime

114.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Harvey Cedars, NJ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	69.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Harvey Cedars sees average highs of 40.7°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Harvey Cedars, NJ
Average High — January	40.7°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	41.0"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Harvey Cedars, NJ	National Avg
Population	479	—
Median Age	62.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	7.1%	22.2%
65 and over	41.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Surf City, NJ 3 mi Barnegat Light, NJ 4 mi Ship Bottom, NJ 4 mi Beach Haven West, NJ 5 mi Manahawkin, NJ 5 mi

Harvey Cedars vs Other Cities

Harvey Cedars, NJ vs Surf City, NJ Harvey Cedars, NJ vs Barnegat Light, NJ Harvey Cedars, NJ vs Ship Bottom, NJ Harvey Cedars, NJ vs Beach Haven West, NJ Harvey Cedars, NJ vs Manahawkin, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harvey Cedars, NJ affordable or expensive?

Harvey Cedars's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Harvey Cedars roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,138,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Harvey Cedars, NJ?

Harvey Cedars's violent crime rate is 12.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 114.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Harvey Cedars?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Harvey Cedars, NJ a good place to live?

Harvey Cedars, NJ has a population of 479, a median household income of $125,313, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. 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 Harvey Cedars?

Harvey Cedars averages 40.7°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Harvey Cedars?

The population of Harvey Cedars, New Jersey is 479 with a median age of 62.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Harvey Cedars?

Key numbers for living in Harvey Cedars: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $1,138,200, median household income $125,313, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harvey Cedars side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.