Median Age
57 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
15%
Over 65
36%
Sea Girt, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,658
Population
2,776
Renter Mix
10% Rent
A picturesque beachfront borough with distinctive small-town flair
Coastal
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Ocean
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Beach
The Sea Girt Lighthouse has stood watch over this two-square-mile Jersey Shore borough since 1896, and the town still carries that same unhurried, salt-air charm. Crescent Park offers residents an open-air escape steps from the surf, while the historic Parker House—a neighborhood tavern that has anchored the community for generations—adds a welcoming local-pub feel to everyday life.
The rental landscape leans toward cozy cottages, classic beach bungalows, and smaller apartment communities that reflect the borough's intimate scale. Sea Girt's New Jersey National Guard Training Center brings a steady, grounded presence to the south end of town. Named for Commodore Robert F. Stockton's estate, who first put this stretch of coastline on the map in 1853, the borough carries a sense of history that makes the Shore feel like more than a seasonal destination—it feels like home.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$190,033
Average: $203,887
Education
1,753
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,098
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sea Girt has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
61%
Other Education
39%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sea Girt, NJ is $1,658 for one bedroom, and $1,975 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sea Girt has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,658/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$13,152/month
2,093 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sea Girt, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
132 Students
Public
Grades K-5
363 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
132 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jenkinson's Aquarium
- Pine Creek Railroad
- Allaire State Park
- Lake Shenandoah County Park
- Ocean County Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.