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Strathmere, NJ — ZIP 08248

Population: 266 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 08248 (Strathmere, NJ) is $1.66M — up 11.2% over the past year. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.66M

Median home value

+11.2%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.66M
1-year appreciation
+11.2%
3-year appreciation
+20.9%
5-year appreciation
+53.8%
10-year appreciation
+148.8%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$1.66M
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median list price
$1.95M
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+6.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,512/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,521/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,857/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,431/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,441/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A10
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Williams Property (9.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.8 in
Annual snowfall
14.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,809
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,691

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Great Egg Harbor River (8 mi)
National parks include
Great Egg Harbor River, New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Ocean City Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER, SUN BEHAVIORAL DELAWARE LLC, CAPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-125 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
61.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.8%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Households with broadband internet
100.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,386
Average weekly wage
$899
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
854

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

How it compares

ZIP 08248State medianUS median
Median home value$1.66M$575,446$288,527
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 median home value in ZIP 08248?
$1.66M.
What is typical rent in ZIP 08248?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,857/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 08248?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, heatWave, hurricane.
Is ZIP 08248 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A10.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 08248?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 08248?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 08248?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 08248 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 08248?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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