Bay Head, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,201 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
75.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$145,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,679,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,547 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.1% 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 3 5 32
Feb 3 6 35
Mar 4 2 42
Apr 4 0 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 2 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, NJ State Senate District 10, NJ Assembly District 10, NJ
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Schools

Bay Head Elementary
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Nellie F Bennett Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Ocean Road Elementary School
1 miles, N • 3.2 star
St Peter School
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Ocean Medical Center
4 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

John F Kennedy International Airport
42 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
43 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
50 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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