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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 is located in the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan area. Island Heights has a population of 1,751.
In Island Heights, about 59% of adults are married.
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.
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.
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.
In Island Heights, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Island Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Island Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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