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Bass River, NJ


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Bass River, New Jersey

The population of Bass River is 1,510.

The People and Families of Bass River

In Bass River, about 59% of adults are married. The size of households in Bass River is larger than most.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bass River had a median family income of $51,167.

Bass River Housing

Of the housing in Bass River, approximately 87% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Rents in Bass River are lower than most places in New Jersey. Property taxes in the town are low by New Jersey standards.

Commuting

In Bass River, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Bass River Affordability of Property Taxes
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Bass River People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Bass River Affordability of Rents
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Bass River Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Bass River Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Bass River, NJ

Comparing Bass River 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men93
Well-Paid Single Women71
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity41
Senior Citizens23
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better94
People Above Poverty95
Median Family Income82
College Educated Adults83

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use81
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents29
Affordability of Property Taxes19
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