Brick, NJ

Brick, New Jersey

Introduction to Brick, New Jersey

Brick, New Jersey, in Ocean county, is 46 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. Brick Township is part of the New York Metro area. It's situated on the mainland, however Beaches I, II and III are located on the Barnegat Peninsula which separates the bay and the Atlantic ocean. In 2006 Brick was named "America's Safest City," out of the 371 cities included in a nationwide study by Morgan Quinto. It has been recognized as a "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Society.

Brick is conveniently located near the prominent attractions in Ocean County. The health care industry is the major employer for the county. Tourism, especially during the summer, is a major factor for the area's economy. The region has experienced significant population growth, however it still maintains a large amount of protected open space. A large number of the housing areas are located near rivers, the ocean, Barnegat Bay and lagoons. The township was given its name by Joseph W. Brick, the former owner of an iron works.

Brick History

The Lenape Indians were the original inhabitants. During the early days, the economy was primarily based on fishing and agriculture. Brick was incorporated in 1850. Towards the end of the 1800's and the early 1900's the New Jersey Shore was becoming a popular resort area and the tourism industry became the primary factor for the economy while agriculture declined.

During the 1950's the population increased due to people relocating from the regions's big cities. The completion of the Garden State Parkway in 1954 provided residents with the opportunity to live in Brick and commute to their jobs in New York City.

Brick and Nearby Attractions

• Garden State Philharmonic.
• Havens Homestead.
• Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.
• Barnegat Light State Park features one of the tallest lighthouses in the country.
• Tuckerton Seaport is a replica of an old maritime village.
• Six Flags Great Adventure is close by.

Brick Activities and Recreation

Brick features three beautiful beaches situated along the Barnegat Peninsula. Visitors often stay for the weekend during the summer months. Brick features numerous hotels, motels and B&B's for tourists and many specialty shops. The city is a popular location for Italian cuisine. The Seaside Heights/Seaside Park boardwalk features a large number of rides, unique shops and numerous restaurants and is popular with young people.

The Meadowlands Arena is approximately 45 minutes away. Sandy Hook Park and the beautiful Island Beach State Park which is undeveloped and full of wildlife are close by. The area west of the Garden State Parkway includes state parks and forest lands.

Brick Transportation

The Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike are easily accessible. Nearby bus and train transportation centers take residents to New York City Port Authority and Wall Street.

Brick Higher Education

Georgian Court University and Ocean County College are nearby.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Brick, NJ

Comparing Brick 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Brick Almanac

Brick Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Brick Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Brick residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Brick, 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

Brick Hospitals

OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
425 JACK MARTIN BLVD
(732) 840-2200
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Brick

Brick High Schools (2004)

BRICK TWP HIGH
346 CHAMBERS BRIDGE RD
732-262-2500
Serves 1,897 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

BRICK TWP MEMORIAL HIGH
2001 LANES MILL RD
732-785-3090
Serves 1,893 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

BRICK CENTER
350 CHAMBERS BRIDGE ROAD
732-920-0050
A Vocational School
Title I eligible, not participating.

Brick Colleges

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Capri Institute of Hair Design

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