Surf City, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,225 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
64.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$118,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$967,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,126 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,643 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
23.0% 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 34
Mar 4 2 42
Apr 4 0 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 3 0 46
Dec 4 3 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Long Beach Island Grade School
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Stockton University
22 miles, W • 2.8 star
Ocean County College
24 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Southern Ocean Medical Center
7 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Community Medical Center
21 miles, N • 2.3 star
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
25 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Atlantic City International Airport
26 miles, W • 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
54 miles, N • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
59 miles, NW • 4.1 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
70 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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