Crestwood Village, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Crestwood Village is a small city located in New Jersey, within Ocean County. The total population is 7,830. It ranks as the 214th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crestwood Village is 72.3 years. This is 80% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 41.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crestwood Village is $38,091. This is 63% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 12.3%. This is 95% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $96,500. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $454,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Crestwood Village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crestwood Village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.0% vs 50.9%). The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Crestwood Village, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.