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Allenhurst, NJ


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Allenhurst, New Jersey

Allenhurst, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 12 miles SE of Middletown, New Jersey (center to center) and 34 miles S of New York, New York. The town is part of the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 718 people people live in Allenhurst.

The People and Families of Allenhurst

In Allenhurst, about 55% of adults are married.

Allenhurst is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Allenhurst had a median family income of $109,180. Overall, families in Allenhurst are likely to be financially secure. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Allenhurst are able to work from their homes. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,075) in Allenhurst than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Allenhurst Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Allenhurst, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. The average year in which most residences in Allenhurst were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Allenhurst, 82% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Allenhurst strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAllenhurst Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyAllenhurst Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyAllenhurst College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyAllenhurst Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyAllenhurst Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyAllenhurst Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Allenhurst People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Allenhurst Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Allenhurst, NJ

Comparing Allenhurst to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens79
Racial Diversity62
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better107
People Above Poverty107

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work53
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone35
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Rents15
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime21
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Allenhurst Club between 1900 and 1910

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Allenhurst Club between 1900 and 1910

Cottages at Allenhurst between 1900 and 1905

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