Island Heights, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
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
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
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
1,691 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$107,308 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$492,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,179 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,500 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.5% 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 4 33
Feb 3 5 36
Mar 4 2 43
Apr 4 0 53
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 5 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 3 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) 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

Island Heights Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Ocean Gate Elementary School
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Toms River High School East
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
East Dover Elementary School
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Ocean County College
5 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Community Medical Center
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Ocean Medical Center
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Atlantic City International Airport
41 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
42 miles, NW • 1.4 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
52 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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