44-617: Sea Girt is a borough situated on the Jersey Shore , within Monmouth County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 1,866, an increase of 38 (+2.1%) from the 2010 census count of 1,828, which in turn had reflected a decline of 320 (−14.9%) from the 2,148 counted in the 2000 census . In the Forbes magazine 2012 rankings of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes",
88-522: A student–teacher ratio of 13.3:1. Many graduates choose to attend private school and students have enrolled in Christian Brothers Academy , Lawrenceville School , Peddie School , Ranney School , Monsignor Donovan High School , Red Bank Catholic High School and St. Rose High School . As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 17.14 miles (27.58 km) of roadways, of which 14.79 miles (23.80 km) were maintained by
132-493: A countywide basis are Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon (R, 2025; Ocean Township ), Sheriff Shaun Golden (R, 2025; Howell Township ) and Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters (R, 2026; Middletown Township ). As of March 2011, there were a total of 1,611 registered voters in Sea Girt, of which 210 (13.0%) were registered as Democrats , 808 (50.2%) were registered as Republicans and 592 (36.7%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There
176-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.83. In the borough the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
220-539: A one-year term) and a six-member council (elected to staggered three-year terms). The mayor would preside at council meetings, but had no vote except to break ties. This system resulted in a period, known as " boroughitis ", where large numbers of small boroughs were created. In 1894, the Legislature passed an act requiring each township to have a single school district. A wave of borough incorporations followed, as one part of several townships decided that it would prefer
264-483: A partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Sea Girt is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as
308-544: A partisan election. Only two boroughs, Roselle and Roselle Park , have ward structures with councils having five ward members and one at-large. The borough system has a weak mayor and the council performs most legislative and executive functions. This form of local government is used by 39% of the municipalities in New Jersey. There are a total of 253 boroughs in New Jersey, which include: Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
352-519: A turnout of 58.1%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 76.0% of the vote (765 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 18.4% (185 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 4.7% (47 votes) and other candidates with 0.3% (3 votes), among the 1,006 ballots cast by the borough's 1,658 registered voters, yielding a 60.7% turnout. The Sea Girt School District serves public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at Sea Girt Elementary School. As of
396-481: Is Republican Donald E. Fetzer, elected to serve an unexpired term of office ending December 31, 2023. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Diane Anthony (R, 2023), Mark Clemmensen (R, 2023), Tom Downey (R, 2025), Bryan Perry (R, 2025), Maria Richman (R, 2024) and Alan J. Zakin (R, 2024). In August 2021, the borough council selected Donald E. Fetzer from a list of three candidates nominated by
440-659: Is 7a with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of 4.0 °F (−15.6 °C). The average seasonal (November–April) snowfall total is 18 to 24 inches (46 to 61 cm) and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in nor'easter activity. According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Sea Girt would have an Appalachian Oak ( 104 ) vegetation type with an Eastern Hardwood Forest ( 25 ) vegetation form. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Sea Girt include: Borough (New Jersey) A borough (also spelled boro ), in
484-610: Is a tidal pond located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean , surrounded by Wall Township and the boroughs of Sea Girt, Spring Lake and Spring Lake Heights . The Wreck Pond watershed covers about 12.8 square miles (33 km) in eastern Monmouth County. The borough borders the Monmouth County municipalities of Manasquan , Spring Lake , Spring Lake Heights and Wall Township . The 2010 United States census counted 1,828 people, 823 households, and 546 families in
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#1732783712171528-774: Is available between Sea Girt and Philadelphia on the 317 route, with local service offered on the 830 route which runs between Asbury Park and Point Pleasant Beach with connections to additional local-service routes at Asbury Park. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Sea Girt has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ). Cfa climates are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature above 32.0 °F (0.0 °C), at least four months with an average mean temperature at or above 50.0 °F (10.0 °C), at least one month with an average mean temperature at or above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C) and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During
572-752: Is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as director and another as deputy director. As of 2024, Monmouth County's Commissioners are Director Thomas A. Arnone ( R , Neptune City , 2025), Susan M. Kiley (R, Hazlet Township , 2024), Erik Anderson (R, Shrewsbury , 2026), Nick DiRocco (R, Wall Township , 2025), and Deputy Director Ross F. Licitra (R, Marlboro Township , 2026). Constitutional officers elected on
616-432: Is home to the highest number of boroughs of any New Jersey county, at 56. The Borough Act of 1878 allowed any township (or portion thereof) with a land area of no more than four square miles (10 km ) and a population not exceeding 5,000, to establish itself as an independent borough through a petition and referendum process on a self-executing basis. As enacted, a borough would be governed by an elected mayor (serving
660-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
704-484: The 2000 United States census there were 2,148 people, 942 households, and 636 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,026.9 inhabitants per square mile (782.6/km). There were 1,285 housing units at an average density of 1,212.5 per square mile (468.1/km). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.12% White , 0.09% African American , 0.28% Asian , 0.05% from other races , and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of
748-488: The Manasquan Public Schools . Manasquan High School also serves students from Avon-by-the-Sea , Belmar , Brielle , Lake Como , Spring Lake , Spring Lake Heights who attend Manasquan High School as part of sending/receiving relationships with their respective districts. As of the 2018–19 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 969 students and 72.9 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
792-600: The Manasquan station . Commuter service is provided on the North Jersey Coast Line , offering express and local service. Diesel service operates from Hoboken Terminal to Bay Head, New Jersey . Electric service operates from Penn Station to Long Branch, New Jersey , where the electrified portion of the line ends. Mid-line stations include Newark Penn Station , Newark Liberty International Airport Station , and Secaucus Junction . NJ Transit bus service
836-556: The United States Department of Education as a recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Award , the highest level of recognition awarded to an American school; The school was one of nine public schools recognized as Blue Ribbon schools in 2017. For ninth through twelfth grades , Sea Girt's public school students attend Manasquan High School , as part of a sending/receiving relationship with
880-774: The United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 10th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by James W. Holzapfel ( R , Toms River ) and in the General Assembly by Paul Kanitra (R, Point Pleasant Beach ) and Gregory P. McGuckin (R, Toms River). Monmouth County
924-405: The poverty line , including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over. Sea Girt is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on
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#1732783712171968-405: The 1,326 ballots cast by the borough's 1,749 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 75.8. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 84.7% of the vote (789 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 13.5% (126 votes), and other candidates with 1.8% (17 votes), among the 951 ballots cast by the borough's 1,637 registered voters (19 ballots were spoiled), for
1012-423: The 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 125 students and 16.9 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 7.4:1. During the 2016–2017 school year, Sea Girt had the 21st smallest enrollment of any school district in the state, with 145 students. For the 2005 school year, Sea Girt Elementary School was one of four schools in New Jersey recognized by
1056-616: The Republican municipal committee to fill the mayoral term ending in December 2023 that had been held by Francis K. "Ken" Farrell until his resignation from office the previous month. Fetzer served on an interim basis until the November 2021 general election, when he was chosen to serve the balance of the term of office. In June 2019, the borough council appointed Mark Clemmensen to fill the seat expiring in December 2020 that had been held by William Foley until he left office. Matthew Begley
1100-500: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
1144-415: The borough was ranked 197th, with a median price of $ 1,135,184. Sea Girt was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 29, 1917, from portions of Wall Township , based on the results of a referendum held on May 1, 1917. The borough was named for the estate of Comm. Robert F. Stockton , who had purchased a property in the area in 1853. On April 1, 2023, a brief tornado that
1188-452: The borough. The population density was 1,729.6 per square mile (667.8/km). There were 1,291 housing units at an average density of 1,221.5 per square mile (471.6/km). The racial makeup was 99.12% (1,812) White , 0.00% (0) Black or African American , 0.00% (0) Native American , 0.22% (4) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 0.22% (4) from other races , and 0.44% (8) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% (30) of
1232-447: The context of local government in the U.S. state of New Jersey , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government (in addition to those established under a special charter ). The borough is the most common form of local government in New Jersey . In 2023 there were 253 boroughs in New Jersey. However, boroughs were not always so common. In 1875 only 17 boroughs had been created, all by special acts of
1276-411: The cost of being a separate municipality to paying for the other schools. The Borough Act of 1897 amended the original Act, eliminating the self-executing incorporation feature of the earlier legislation. Henceforth, newly incorporated boroughs (or those seeking to dissolve or increase or decrease in size) required approval of the legislature. The elected mayor and six-member council were retained, with
1320-414: The first time the office of Borough Administrator (who would serve as the municipality's Chief Administrative Officer). Sea Girt is located in the 4th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 10th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 4th congressional district is represented by Chris Smith ( R , Manchester Township ). New Jersey is represented in
1364-402: The legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. As of 2023, the mayor of Sea Girt Borough
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1408-405: The legislature. These original boroughs were subdivisions of townships, established by state charter; Elizabeth was the first, established by royal charter in 1740, within the now defunct Elizabeth Township. About half of them had been dissolved, or changed into other forms of government—often cities. In 1875, a constitutional amendment prohibited such local or special legislation. Bergen County
1452-482: The mayor now serving a two-year term. The Borough Act of 1987 was created to streamline borough law and clear away amendments, changes, and contradictory rules that had accumulated over the century of the Borough's existence as a form of government. The 1987 Act allowed for the delegation of executive responsibility to an appointed administrator. Traditionally, voters elect a mayor and six council members at-large in
1496-505: The municipality, 0.08 miles (0.13 km) by Monmouth County and 3.58 miles (5.76 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Route 71 is the most prominent highway in Sea Girt. It follows Seventh Avenue south to north on the west side of the borough near and along the border with Wall Township , connecting Manasquan in the south to Spring Lake Heights in the north. NJ Transit offers train service at
1540-431: The population were under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 11.4% from 25 to 44, 35.7% from 45 to 64, and 29.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 88.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 81.0 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
1584-491: The population. As of the 2000 Census, 34.1% of Sea Girt residents were of Irish ancestry, the 10th-highest percentage of any municipality in the United States, and fourth-highest in New Jersey, among all places with more than 1,000 residents identifying their ancestry. There were 942 households, out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had
1628-414: The population. Of the 823 households, 20.7% had children under the age of 18; 58.1% were married couples living together; 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 33.7% were non-families. Of all households, 30.7% were made up of individuals and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.77. 19.2% of
1672-498: The summer months at Sea Girt, a cooling afternoon sea breeze is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with heat index values at or above 95.0 °F (35.0 °C). On average, the wettest month of the year is July which corresponds with the annual peak in thunderstorm activity. During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with wind chill values below 0.0 °F (−17.8 °C). The plant hardiness zone at Sea Girt Beach
1716-428: The vote (849 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 32.1% (414 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (11 votes), among the 1,290 ballots cast by the borough's 1,695 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.1%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 72.5% of the vote (962 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 26.7% (354 votes) and other candidates with 0.3% (5 votes), among
1760-429: Was $ 96,652 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 10,474) and the median family income was $ 150,179 (+/− $ 26,605). Males had a median income of $ 118,958 (+/− $ 48,899) versus $ 51,953 (+/− $ 12,836) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 63,422 (+/− $ 10,659). About 0.9% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including none of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over. As of
1804-414: Was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $ 86,104, and the median income for a family was $ 102,680. Males had a median income of $ 100,000 versus $ 46,667 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 63,871. About 2.1% of families and 3.5% of the population were below
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1848-533: Was appointed to fill the seat expiring in December 2021 that had been held by Anne B. Morris. On April 5, 2006, the borough council retained a local government consulting firm to review the administrative operations of the borough and to make recommendations for restructuring and efficiency improvements. Among the recommendations accepted by the council was the decision to restructure the Municipal Clerk, Finance and Administration Departments and to create for
1892-447: Was one voter registered to another party. In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 73.2% of the vote (832 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 25.9% (294 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (11 votes), among the 1,146 ballots cast by the borough's 1,624 registered voters (9 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 70.6%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 65.8% of
1936-790: Was part of a tornado outbreak measured EF2 on the Enhanced Fujita scale with winds estimated at 110 to 120 miles per hour (180 to 190 km/h). It blew off the roof of the New Jersey Youth Challenge Academy, with debris strewn up to 250 yards (230 m). Power poles were also damaged and a tree was uprooted. According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough had a total area of 1.46 square miles (3.77 km), including 1.06 square miles (2.75 km) of land and 0.40 square miles (1.03 km) of water (27.12%). Wreck Pond
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