Living in Ocean County, New Jersey
Ocean County is a county in New Jersey with a population of around 588,721, part of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA MSA metro area. The main communities are Point Pleasant, Beachwood, Point Pleasant Beach.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $2,492/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $475K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.0%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 44°F) and warm summers (highs around 79°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Ocean County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 43 and a predominantly working-class population (30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.
Ocean County, New Jersey
Home price trend in Ocean County
Top Cities and towns in Ocean County
Beach Haven
Population: 1,170
Home price:$1,173,624
Pine Beach
Population: 2,127
Home price:$429,715
Point Pleasant Beach
Population: 4,665
Home price:$815,205
Lavallette
Population: 1,875
Home price:$853,056
Lakehurst
Population: 2,654
Home price:$277,816
Point Pleasant
Population: 18,392
Home price:$521,696
Mantoloking
Population: 296
Home price:$1,608,931
Harvey Cedars
Population: 337
Home price:$1,619,541
Ocean Gate
Population: 2,011
Home price:$309,864
South Toms River
Population: 3,684
Home price:$263,740
Tuckerton
Population: 3,347
Home price:$299,913
Island Heights
Population: 1,673
Home price:$480,516
Barnegat Light
Population: 574
Home price:$1,149,087
Beachwood
Population: 11,045
Home price:$329,181
Bay Head
Population: 968
Home price:$1,775,686
Seaside Heights
Population: 2,887
Home price:$494,239
Surf City
Population: 1,205
Home price:$1,154,058
Ship Bottom
Population: 1,156
Home price:$989,257
Seaside Park
Population: 1,579
Home price:$636,878
Rent Price trend in Ocean County
Demographics & Amenities in Ocean County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
42.7 Years
Average Family Size
3.17
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Ocean County
Earthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Relatively ModerateHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively HighEarthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Relatively ModerateHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively High
Terrain & Weather in Ocean County
Average Summer temperature
88°F
Coast
Within 1 hour
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
53.51 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Ocean County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.2%
Total Employer Establishments
232,761
Poverty (%)
10.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
3%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Ocean County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Open carry prohibited, Concealed carry needs permit
Health inOcean County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Ocean County
Robbery
0.31/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.63/ per 1000
Burglary
3.09/ per 1000
Arson
0.07/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1.01/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000