What is the median household income in Sea Isle City, NJ?
The median household income in Sea Isle City, NJ is $108,359 (±$14,443) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
In Sea Isle City, the median household income went from $73,403 in 2015–2019 to $108,359 in 2020–2024 (+47.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $108,359 (±$14,443)
- Median renter income
- $47,171 (±$33,237)
Income in Sea Isle City against Cape May County, its state and the nation
| Sea Isle City | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,359 (±$14,443) | $91,128 (±$3,274) | $103,556 (±$513) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $47,171 (±$33,237) | $50,917 (±$6,072) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $114,500 (±$11,033) | $101,937 (±$3,864) | $133,477 (±$624) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,360 (±$96) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Sea Isle City, median household income is higher than in Cape May County ($91,128).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey ($103,556).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Cape May County, Sea Isle City ranks 4 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 301 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,403 (±$13,467) | $108,359 (±$14,443) | +47.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $671,700 (±$33,566) | $1,087,300 (±$43,074) | +61.9% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Sea Isle City
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Isle City | — | $108,359 (±$14,443) | — |
| Seaville | 4.0 mi | $139,444 (±$33,057) | Not measurably different |
| Avalon Borough | 4.9 mi | $139,167 (±$16,144) | Higher |
| South Dennis | 5.6 mi | $101,500 (±$25,009) | Not measurably different |
| Palermo | 5.8 mi | $101,005 (±$11,902) | Not measurably different |
| Dennis Township | 7.3 mi | $105,506 (±$10,569) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Township | 7.5 mi | $111,991 (±$7,943) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbine Borough | 7.8 mi | $46,078 (±$6,823) | Lower |
| Marmora | 7.8 mi | $105,536 (±$20,465) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Woodbine Borough, NJ ($46,078).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Avalon Borough, NJ ($139,167).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Cape May County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stone Harbor Borough | $169,167 (±$72,024) |
| 2 | Avalon Borough | $139,167 (±$16,144) |
| 3 | Upper Township | $111,991 (±$7,943) |
| 4 | Sea Isle City | $108,359 (±$14,443) |
| 5 | Dennis Township | $105,506 (±$10,569) |
| 6 | Ocean City | $101,782 (±$11,565) |
| 7 | West Cape May Borough | $91,250 (±$15,660) |
| 8 | North Wildwood | $90,833 (±$12,264) |
| 9 | Cape May Point Borough | $86,125 (±$9,413) |
| 10 | Lower Township | $84,962 (±$5,027) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Cape May County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sea Isle City
What is the median household income in Sea Isle City?
The median household income in Sea Isle City is $108,359 (±$14,443) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have incomes in Sea Isle City kept up with inflation?
In Sea Isle City, the median household income went from $73,403 in 2015–2019 to $108,359 in 2020–2024 (+47.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Sea Isle City?
The median renting household in Sea Isle City, NJ earns $47,171 (±$33,237) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sea Isle City city, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sea Isle City city, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sea Isle City city, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sea Isle City city, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sea Isle City city, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sea Isle City city, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Sea Isle City city, Cape May County, New Jersey (county subdivision:66390, in state:34 county:009).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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