Pleasant Plains, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
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
536 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
88.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
49.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$109,182 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
50 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$576,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,493 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,912 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
90.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Somerset 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

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

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 7 29
Feb 3 8 32
Mar 4 3 39
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 4 4 34

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 53% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, NJ State Senate District 17, NJ Assembly District 17, NJ
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Schools

Franklin Park School
2 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Woods Road Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Amsterdam Elementary School
2 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

DeVry University-New Jersey
7 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Saint Peter's University Hospital
7 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Trenton Mercer Airport
17 miles, W • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
43 miles, E • 4.6 star
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