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Holiday City-Berkeley.
Holiday City-Berkeley is an unincorporated community in Ocean County, NJ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Holiday City-Berkeley
Holiday City-Berkeley is a community of 12,896 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $50,156, median rent runs about $1,640 per month, and median home values are around $266,200. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.
Holiday City-Berkeley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
70.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Foreign-Born
9.5%
Broadband Internet
80.9%
of households
Population Growth
+7.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.5% foreign-born, most often from Italy
Who lives in Holiday City-Berkeley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Holiday City-Berkeley, the largest foreign-born group is from Italy (13.3%), and 3.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
1.1%
of residents
65 and Older
68.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
1.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
55.3%
of households
Married Couples
34.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NJ
Rent, home values, and income in Holiday City-Berkeley
In Holiday City-Berkeley, home values are 41% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
71.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
65.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,148
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
91.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.0%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NJ
Unemployment in Holiday City-Berkeley
Unemployment in Ocean County, which includes Holiday City-Berkeley, is close to the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Holiday City-Berkeley: Ocean County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ocean County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Holiday City-Berkeley is about 2% of Ocean County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Holiday City-Berkeley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute33.4 min avg
How Holiday City-Berkeley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Holiday City-Berkeley, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 36 mi
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN)
Regional airport · few flights162k passengers boarded in 2025
- 50 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Berkeley Township Police Department, which covers Holiday City-Berkeley, runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
138.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
534.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Berkeley Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ocean County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ocean County, which includes Holiday City-Berkeley, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $340,000 |
| 2024 | 36 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 30 | Winter Weather | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 20 | Winter Weather | $2,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ocean County, county-wide
Holiday City-Berkeley is about 2% of Ocean County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ocean County, which includes Holiday City-Berkeley, is typically good — 286 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
286
per year
Moderate Days
76
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Ocean County, county-wide
Holiday City-Berkeley is about 2% of Ocean County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Holiday City-Berkeley has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.0"
Annual Snowfall
23.7"
Hot Days/Year
24
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 22°F | 4.43" |
| Feb | 45°F | 22°F | 3.19" |
| Mar | 51°F | 28°F | 4.86" |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.78" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 3.58" |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 3.92" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.49" |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 5.02" |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 4.68" |
| Oct | 67°F | 42°F | 4.54" |
| Nov | 56°F | 32°F | 3.74" |
| Dec | 47°F | 27°F | 5.81" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Holiday City-Berkeley
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Holiday City-Berkeley's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Community Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Toms River
Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric · 4.7 mi away · Toms River
Monmouth Medical Center-southern Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Lakewood
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.6% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Holiday City-Berkeley
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Holiday City-Berkeley (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 5,424 students · in-state tuition $5,334 · 41% graduate · median earnings $49,461 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,027 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $55,459 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,195 students · in-state tuition $37,902 · 68% graduate · median earnings $56,384 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 181 students · in-state tuition $8,350 · 57% graduate
Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel
10.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 177 students · in-state tuition $9,750 · 78% graduate
Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel
9.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 150 students · in-state tuition $10,600 · 64% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Holiday City-Berkeley
Holiday City-Berkeley has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
18 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
32 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
46 mi awayGateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
46 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
46 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
46 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
46 mi awayLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
48 mi awayCities Near Holiday City-Berkeley
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Holiday City-Berkeley?
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Holiday City-Berkeley FAQ
Is Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Holiday City-Berkeley's median rent is $1,640/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $50,156/year. Median home value is $266,200.
Is Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey safe?⌄
Holiday City-Berkeley is policed by the Berkeley Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 138 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 535 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey?⌄
Ocean County, which includes Holiday City-Berkeley, has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Holiday City-Berkeley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,640/month and median household income is $50,156/year. The median home value is $266,200. About 72% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Holiday City-Berkeley is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from