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Retirement community in Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey

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Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey at a Glance

Median Home Price
$218,100
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension exclusion up to $100k for qualifying seniors.
Avg January Low
28.3°F
Cost of Living Index
108.8 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
41 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
108.8 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$45,260High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Holiday City-Berkeley's cost of living is 8.799999999999997% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$218,100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,656High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
89.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Holiday City-Berkeley using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$473

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$531

Median home price used: $218,100

Median rent reference: $1,656 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

Budget validation

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
0 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
44.1 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Holiday City-Berkeley scores 0 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension exclusion up to $100k for qualifying seniors.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

New Jersey has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
Avg January Low
Annual Precipitation
Sunny Days / Year

With 281.5 sunny days a year and an average January low of 28.3°F, Holiday City-Berkeley offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
8.4 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
2 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
12,639High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
70.2High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
68.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
10.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
92.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
3.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
1.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Holiday City-Berkeley

What is the cost of living in Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 109, roughly 9% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $218,100.

Does New Jersey tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For New Jersey residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension exclusion up to $100k for qualifying seniors.

What is the climate like in Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey?▾

Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey has January average low around 28°F, July average high around 88°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey?▾

Holiday City-Berkeley scores 0/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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