Neptune, NJ

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.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 16%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Neptune, NJ

Comparing Neptune to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Neptune Almanac

Neptune Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Neptune Public Libraries

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Neptune Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Neptune residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Neptune, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Neptune Hospitals

JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1945 RTE 33
(732) 775-5500
Emergency Service: Yes

Neptune High Schools (2004)

NEPTUNE HIGH SCHOOL
55 NEPTUNE BOULEVARD
732-776-2200
Serves 1,256 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

ACAD ALLIED HEALTH & SCI
2325 HECK AVENUE
732-775-0058
A Vocational School
Serves 283 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

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