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Neptune, New Jersey

Introduction to Neptune, New Jersey

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

Neptune History

The town of Neptune derived its name from the Roman God of the Sea. It was incorporated on October 4, 1881. Originally, Neptune included the present day Bradley Beach, Neptune City and Ocean Grove. In the last decade, Neptune experienced a tremendous development in technology and is also known as the ‘Crossroads of the Jersey Shore’.

Neptune and nearby Attractions

  • Shark River Park
  • Allgor-Barkalow Homestead Museum
  • Stephen Crane House
  • Allaire State Park
  • Ocean Historical Museum
  • Historic Allaire Village

Things To Do In Neptune

The recreational activities in Neptune include fishing, hiking and playing golf. The town of Neptune also lies in a close proximity to the charming Ocean Grove and legendary Rock Clubs of Asbury.

Neptune Transportation

Air transportation is available from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Neptune Higher Education

Monmouth University provides facilities for higher education.

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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