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Berkeley, New Jersey

Introduction to Berkeley, New Jersey

Berkeley, New Jersey, in Ocean county, is 2 miles NW of Toms River, New Jersey and 49 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan area. Berkeley contains a population of approximately 39,991.

Berkeley History

The township of Berkeley was incorporated on March 31, 1875. Before its incorporation, Berkeley was a part of the Dover Township. Originally, this town included parts of Seaside Heights, South Toms River, Seaside Heights, Ocean Gate and Beachwood. Though Island Beach was separated from the town on June 23, 1933, in 1965 it was reabsorbed into Berkeley.

Berkeley and nearby Attractions

  • Berkeley Township Historical Museum
  • Charles Waterhouse Museum
  • Ocean County Historical Society Museum
  • Berkeley Island County Park
  • Toms River Seaport Society Museum
  • Double Trouble State Park

Things To Do In Berkeley

While staying at Berkeley, you can visit its historical sites and museum. The town also includes scenic parks, sports complex and theaters. In addition, the town of Berkeley organizes a number of recreational programs and events all over the year.

Berkeley Transportation

Atlantic City International is nearby.

Berkeley Higher Education

Berkeley College is the local college.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBerkeley Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Berkeley Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Berkeley Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Berkeley, NJ

Comparing Berkeley 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity12
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
People in Middle Class or Better73
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes510
Affordability of Rents46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime107
Low Property Crime106
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