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Point Pleasant, NJ


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Point Pleasant, New Jersey

There are an estimated 19,306 people in Point Pleasant.

The People and Families of Point Pleasant

In Point Pleasant, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Point Pleasant had a median family income of $64,798.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($22,200) in Point Pleasant. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Point Pleasant Housing

Approximately 80% of housing in Point Pleasant is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Point Pleasant, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Point Pleasant Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Point Pleasant Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Point Pleasant Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Point Pleasant Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Point Pleasant, NJ

Comparing Point Pleasant 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
Well-Paid Single Women96
Well-Paid Single Men96
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens67
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use73
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times25
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Affordability of Rents24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime86

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