What are the schools like in Seaside Park, NJ?

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

What is the median household income in Seaside Park?

The median household income in Seaside Park, NJ is $80,658 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Seaside Park, NJ?

Seaside Park has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Seaside Park, NJ affordable or expensive?

Seaside Park's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Seaside Park is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $800,000 and the median rent is $1,457 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Seaside Park, NJ?

Seaside Park 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 Seaside Park, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Seaside Park is a small town of 1,799 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $80,658 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Seaside Park stands out for a well-educated population.

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

All Seaside Park 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

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

Metric	Seaside Park, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$800,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,457	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,658	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Seaside Park'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

Seaside Park is served primarily by Seaside Park Borough School District.

Metric	Seaside Park, NJ	National Avg
School District	Seaside Park Borough 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	53.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Seaside Park sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Seaside Park, NJ
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	51.3"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Seaside Park, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,799	—
Median Age	59.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	8.5%	22.2%
65 and over	39.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Seaside Heights, NJ 1 mi Dover Beaches South, NJ 2 mi Ocean Gate, NJ 3 mi Lavallette, NJ 3 mi Island Heights, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Seaside Park

Seaside Park, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08752

Seaside Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seaside Park, NJ affordable or expensive?

Seaside Park's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Seaside Park roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $800,000 and median rent is $1,457/month.

What is the crime rate in Seaside Park, NJ?

Seaside Park'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 Seaside Park?

Public schools in Seaside Park are operated by Seaside Park Borough School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. 53.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Seaside Park, NJ a good place to live?

Seaside Park, NJ has a population of 1,799, a median household income of $80,658, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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 Seaside Park?

Seaside Park averages 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.3 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Seaside Park?

Seaside Park, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08752.

What is the population of Seaside Park?

The population of Seaside Park, New Jersey is 1,799 with a median age of 59.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Seaside Park?

Key numbers for living in Seaside Park: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $800,000, median household income $80,658, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Seaside Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.