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Avon By The Sea, NJ


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Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey

Avon By The Sea is home to some 2,244 residents.

The People and Families of Avon-by-the-Sea

In Avon By The Sea, about 49% of adults are married. People in Avon By The Sea have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

You'll see many senior citizens in Avon By The Sea.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Avon By The Sea had a median family income of $80,605. Fewer people in Avon By The Sea are poor than in most places in New Jersey. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. Home-based work is more common in Avon By The Sea than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Avon-by-the-Sea Housing

According to the 2000 census, 64% of the housing in Avon By The Sea was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Avon By The Sea, 83% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Avon By The Sea strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

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Well-Paid Single Men
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Top 1%trophyAvon By The Sea Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
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Top 1%trophyAvon By The Sea Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAvon By The Sea Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAvon By The Sea College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAvon By The Sea Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAvon By The Sea People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Avon By The Sea Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ

Comparing Avon By The Sea 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 Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity72
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income108
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work64
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Rents16
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime32
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