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Island Heights, NJ

Island Heights, NJ.

Population: 1,558 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Island Heights, NJ is $669,492 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $700,000 after a median 14 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$669,492

Typical home value

+5.1%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$669,492
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+20.6%
5-year appreciation
+42.3%
10-year appreciation
+98.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$669,492
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$700,000
Median list price
$449,900
Median price per sqft
$390
1-year sale-price change
-12.5%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
103.9%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+3.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,671/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,847/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,283/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,927/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,241/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.6 : 1
Schools include
Island Heights Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
56
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Ciba-Geigy Corp. (5.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.3 in
Annual snowfall
3.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
286
Days with Moderate air quality
76
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,562
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,049

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (26 mi)
National parks include
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, Gateway National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Ocean County Airport (MJX) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
26
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO, DEBORAH HEART AND LUNG CENTER, RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,077 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1954
Housing built before 1970
59.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.0%
Median annual property tax
$8,018
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
82.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
166,652
Average weekly wage
$1,087
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,831

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Island HeightsState medianUS median
Typical home value$669,492$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$700,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,018$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Island Heights, NJ?
$669,492.
What is the median sale price in Island Heights, NJ?
$700,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Island Heights, NJ?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Island Heights, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,283/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Island Heights, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave.
Is Island Heights, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Island Heights, NJ. 56 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Island Heights, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Island Heights, NJ?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Island Heights, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Island Heights, NJ?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Island Heights, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Island Heights, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Island Heights, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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