What are the schools like in Little Silver, NJ?

Little Silver is served primarily by Little Silver Boro School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1.

What is the median household income in Little Silver?

The median household income in Little Silver, NJ is $216,974 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Little Silver, NJ?

Little Silver has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Little Silver, NJ affordable or expensive?

Little Silver's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Little Silver is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $817,200 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Little Silver, NJ?

Little Silver has a violent crime rate of 33.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 597.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Little Silver, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Little Silver is a small town of 6,104 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $216,974 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Little Silver stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Little Silver 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

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

Metric	Little Silver, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$817,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$216,974	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Little Silver's violent crime rate is 33.2 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

33.2 /100k

Property Crime

597.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Little Silver is served primarily by Little Silver Boro School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Little Silver, NJ	National Avg
School District	Little Silver Boro School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	77.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Little Silver sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 24.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Little Silver, NJ
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	24.5"

Demographics

Metric	Little Silver, NJ	National Avg
Population	6,104	—
Median Age	46.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	17.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Little Silver

Little Silver, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07739

Little Silver vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Silver, NJ affordable or expensive?

Little Silver's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Little Silver roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $817,200 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Little Silver, NJ?

Little Silver's violent crime rate is 33.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 597.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Little Silver?

Public schools in Little Silver are operated by Little Silver Boro School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 77.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Little Silver, NJ a good place to live?

Little Silver, NJ has a population of 6,104, a median household income of $216,974, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Little Silver?

Little Silver averages 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 24.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Little Silver?

Little Silver, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07739.

What is the population of Little Silver?

The population of Little Silver, New Jersey is 6,104 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Little Silver?

Key numbers for living in Little Silver: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $817,200, median household income $216,974, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Little Silver side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.