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Living in Belmar

In Belmar, unemployment is 6.6% (2024).

Belmar (officially Belmar borough) is a city in the United States. Its population was 5,869 in July 2026. There were 3,286 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 1 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 56.8% and the vacancy rate was 24.1%.

Last checked 2026-10-0729 sources

Population5,846people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary4,611EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings)
Median rent1,611EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records
Unemployment rate6.59%country median 4.6% — 44% aboveOfficial source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Recorded crime1,985offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 25% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.52µg/m³31 Dec 2024Nearest stationOfficial source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData

Higher unemployment than 77% of American cities that publish it, more recorded crime than 62% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 66% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Belmar?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,744 per month, while the median home value was US$861,800 in July 2026. 59.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Belmar recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet24Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan25Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,744/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)24.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,546 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,788 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)4Official
Median monthly rent1,611 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records3Official
Recorded property crimes74 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Belmar a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 38–56%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on housing · range 44–62%
Student50%strong on education, weak on work · range 40–60%
Family60%strong on family, weak on cost · range 51–69%
Retirement48%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 37–59%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

10.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 588 of 5,846 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Median household income was US$93,573 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Belmar is 6.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income93,573 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband82.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription94.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet5.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet5.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary4,611 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings)2Official
Median gross salary (regional)4,539 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov26Official
Unemployment rate6.59 %country median 4.6%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)9Official

What does a salary buy in Belmar?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Belmar median gross pay: €4,611 (ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings), 2020-12-31).
Left over each month€1,699of €3,569 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,569
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,788
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,699
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Belmar Salary needed to live in Belmar

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Belmar. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Belmar. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher92.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools1 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents15.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio112 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents3,286 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,076 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents479.4 per 100,00031 Dec 2023Area Health Resources Files (AHRF), County 2024-2025 release14Official · county

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Belmar when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBelmar highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Belmar highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Belmar1,985
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,985 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents143.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes8 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Direct destinations from the nearest major airport162 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights18Official
Average commute time31.59 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle4.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport3.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work4.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Distance to the nearest major airport55 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Nearest major airport (IATA code)JFK3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Belmar. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Belmar.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Belmar is 6.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.52 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData23Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.44 · Feb 6.17 · Mar 9.56 · Apr 14.94 · May 20.17 · Jun 25.44 · Jul 28.61 · Aug 27.67 · Sep 24.56 · Oct 18.61 · Nov 13.11 · Dec 8.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4 · Feb -3.39 · Mar 0.167 · Apr 5 · May 10.44 · Jun 16.06 · Jul 19.33 · Aug 18.56 · Sep 14.94 · Oct 8.28 · Nov 2.94 · Dec -1.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.722 · Feb 1.39 · Mar 4.89 · Apr 10 · May 15.28 · Jun 20.72 · Jul 23.94 · Aug 23.11 · Sep 19.78 · Oct 13.44 · Nov 8 · Dec 3.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 106.7 · Feb 84.07 · Mar 110 · Apr 99.31 · May 104.9 · Jun 110.2 · Jul 111.8 · Aug 159.3 · Sep 110 · Oct 119.6 · Nov 97.03 · Dec 121.4 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading25.4 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)23Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, annual mean6.42 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)23Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,398 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.18 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.1 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature5.51 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Manhattan ±1.5 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±2.4 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.4 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.4 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.4 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±2.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area2.71 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)20Official
Foreign-resident share10.02 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)9Official
Foreign residents588 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)9Official
Population density2,160 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)22Official
Population5,846 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program22Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,835 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value861,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes56.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate70.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad10.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents6.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.37 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage7Official
Mammography screening coverage77.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate8Official
Residents without health insurance9.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher53.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available90 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,232 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home16.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans90.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on Belmar

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Manasquan as a Belmar alternative in the same region

7 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Unemployment: 2.7% Manasquan vs 6.6% Belmar−59%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,058 Manasquan vs 1,985 Belmar−47%
  • Median gross pay, city: €5,794 Manasquan vs €4,611 Belmar+26%
  • Foreign residents: 4.1% Manasquan vs 10.0% Belmar−59%
  • Residents: 5,925 Manasquan vs 5,846 Belmar+1%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,539 Manasquan vs €4,539 Belmarsame level
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³ Manasquan vs 6.5 µg/m³ Belmarsame level

North Bethesda as a Belmar alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 294 km, better on 3 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, city and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 34.1% North Bethesda vs 10.0% Belmar+240%
  • Unemployment: 3.6% North Bethesda vs 6.6% Belmar−45%
  • Median gross pay, city: €6,119 North Bethesda vs €4,611 Belmarno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,458 (2025) North Bethesda vs 1,985 (2024) Belmarno percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 5.9 µg/m³ North Bethesda vs 6.5 µg/m³ Belmar−10%

Cities near Belmar

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Manasquan 7.4 km away
Rent
1,875 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
5,794 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Tinton Falls 11.8 km away
Rent
1,613 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
5,694 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Point Pleasant 12.1 km away
Rent
1,783 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,707 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
West Long Branch 12.1 km away
Rent
1,820 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,565 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Eatontown 12.7 km away
Rent
1,479 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,747 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Ramtown 12.9 km away
Salary
6,156 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Belmar?

The median gross salary is 4,539 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Belmar?

The unemployment rate is 6.59 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Belmar?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.52 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How safe is Belmar?

Police recorded 1,985 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Belmar?

The published population is 5,846 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Belmar?

588 residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Belmar a good place to live?

Belmar may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Belmar?

Asbury Park, Manasquan, Tinton Falls, Point Pleasant, West Long Branch are near Belmar. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  4. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
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  6. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  7. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  9. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  13. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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