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Island Heights, New Jersey

Island Heights, New Jersey, in Ocean county, is 2 miles E of Toms River, New Jersey (center to center) and 53 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 1,751.

The People and Families of Island Heights

In Island Heights, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Island Heights had a median family income of $72,596. Island Heights enjoys an educated population. In the town, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the town.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Island Heights gave more campaign money ($3,050) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Island Heights Housing

Owners occupy 86% of the housing units in Island Heights. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Island Heights, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyIsland Heights Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Island Heights Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Island Heights Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Island Heights People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Island Heights College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Island Heights Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Island Heights, NJ

Comparing Island Heights 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 Women107
Well-Paid Single Men106
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens79
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity51
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better107
Median Family Income107
College Educated Adults107
People Above Poverty96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use82
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
People Living Alone57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Rents15
Affordability of Property Taxes16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime54
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