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Neptune, NJ


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Neptune, New Jersey

Neptune, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 10 miles N of Brick, New Jersey (center to center) and 37 miles S of New York, New York. The town is part of the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 27,690 people people live in Neptune.

The People and Families of Neptune

In Neptune, about 44% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Neptune. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the town nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Neptune had a median family income of $57,735.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($6,240) in Neptune than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Neptune Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Neptune, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Neptune is one place with an advantage over most places in New Jersey.

Commuting

In Neptune, 89% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Neptune Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Neptune Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Neptune, NJ

Comparing Neptune 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population97
Senior Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Women86
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Men74
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income73
People in Middle Class or Better62
College Educated Adults54
People Above Poverty52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents59
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Property Taxes26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime31

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