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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.
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.
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.
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.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Oceanport can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 88% of the housing in Oceanport was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town.
In Oceanport, 85% of commuters drive to work.
Oceanport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| 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% | ![]() |
Comparing Oceanport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
Ratings range from
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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