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Belmar, NJ


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Belmar, New Jersey

Belmar, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 9 miles NE of Brick, New Jersey (center to center) and 38 miles S of New York, New York. The town is in the Monmouth - Ocean area. There are 6,045 residents in Belmar.

The People and Families of Belmar

In Belmar, about 38% of adults are married. In Belmar, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in the town are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Males are more numerous in Belmar than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belmar had a median family income of $61,250. People say that Belmar is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Belmar folks tended to give their money ($19,225) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Belmar Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Belmar that were owner-occupied was 47%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town.

Commuting

In Belmar, 87% of commuters drive to work. Belmar offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Belmar Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Belmar Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Belmar Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Belmar Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Belmar, NJ

Comparing Belmar 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity76
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income84
People in Middle Class or Better73
People Above Poverty62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use96
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime21

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