Barnegat Light, NJ

Barnegat Light, New Jersey

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. The town is home to some 764 residents.

The People and Families of Barnegat Light

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Barnegat Light Housing

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.

Commuting

In Barnegat Light, 80% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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%

Comparative Profile of Barnegat Light, NJ

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Barnegat Light Almanac

Barnegat Light Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Barnegat Light Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Barnegat Light, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Barnegat Light Colleges

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