Harvey Cedars, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
478 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
70.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$148,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,207,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,417 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,625 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
18.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ocean County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ocean County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 32
Feb 3 6 34
Mar 4 2 42
Apr 4 0 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 3 0 45
Dec 4 3 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Long Beach Island Grade School
4 miles, SW · 3.7star
Lillian M Dunfee Elementary
6 miles, NW · 2.3star
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Colleges

Ocean County College
21 miles, N · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Southern Ocean Medical Center
8 miles, NW · 2.3star
Community Medical Center
19 miles, N · 2.3star
Ocean Medical Center
26 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Airports

Trenton Mercer Airport
53 miles, N · 1.4star
Philadelphia International Airport
60 miles, NW · 4.1star
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