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Long Beach, NJ


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Long Beach, New Jersey

Long Beach, New Jersey, in Ocean county, is 18 miles S of Toms River, New Jersey (center to center) and 57 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. Long Beach contains a population of approximately 3,329.

The People and Families of Long Beach

In Long Beach, about 61% of adults are married.

Long Beach boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Long Beach had a median family income of $59,833. Interestingly, lots of people in Long Beach have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the town.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Long Beach favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $950. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Long Beach Housing

Long Beach has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Long Beach, 88% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Long Beach -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Long Beach Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Long Beach Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Long Beach College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Long Beach People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Long Beach Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Long Beach Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Long Beach Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Long Beach, NJ

Comparing Long Beach 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
Well-Paid Single Men106
Well-Paid Single Women105
Female Share of the Population79
Racial Diversity51
Male Share of the Population42
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
College Educated Adults107
People in Middle Class or Better106
Median Family Income94
People Above Poverty95

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use71
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents17
Affordability of Property Taxes17

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime21

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