Barnegat Light, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
473 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
72.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$104,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,105,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,353 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,148 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
14.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ocean County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ocean County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 32
Feb 2 5 34
Mar 4 2 41
Apr 4 0 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 3 0 46
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NJ State Senate District 9, NJ Assembly District 09, NJ
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Schools

Waretown Elementary School
6 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Frederic A Priff Elementary School
6 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Lillian M Dunfee Elementary
6 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Robert L Horbelt Elementary School
7 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Ocean County College
18 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Southern Ocean Medical Center
10 miles, W • 2.3 star
Community Medical Center
16 miles, N • 2.3 star
Ocean Medical Center
23 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Atlantic City International Airport
32 miles, W • 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
52 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
61 miles, NW • 4.1 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
64 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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