Oceanport, NJ

Oceanport, New Jersey

Oceanport, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 7 miles SE of Middletown, New Jersey (center to center) and 29 miles S of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Monmouth - Ocean metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Oceanport is home to some 5,807 residents.

The People and Families of Oceanport

In Oceanport, about 62% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Oceanport are married.

The people of the town are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oceanport had a median family income of $85,038. The large segment of the population in Oceanport with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in New Jersey. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Oceanport.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($6,750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Oceanport. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Oceanport can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Oceanport Housing

According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in Oceanport was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town.

Commuting

In Oceanport, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Oceanport, NJ

Comparing Oceanport 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Oceanport Almanac

Oceanport Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Oceanport Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Oceanport 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, Oceanport, 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

Oceanport Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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