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Barnegat Light, New Jersey, in Ocean county, is 14 miles S of Toms River, New Jersey (center to center) and 57 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Monmouth - Ocean metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Barnegat Light is home to some 764 residents.
In Barnegat Light, about 62% of adults are married. People in Barnegat Light have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
The people of the town are more likely male than female. You'll see many senior citizens in Barnegat Light.
In 2000, Barnegat Light had a median family income of $66,406. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Barnegat Light. Home-based work is more common in the town than in most places.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Barnegat Light. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 87% of the housing in Barnegat Light was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. In Barnegat Light you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Barnegat Light, 80% of commuters drive to work.
Barnegat Light strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Barnegat Light to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Senior Citizens | | |
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| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| College Educated Adults | |  |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | |  |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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