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Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Introduction to Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, in Ocean county, is 3 miles NE of Brick, New Jersey and 45 miles S of New York, New York. The town is home to some 5,314 residents.

Point Pleasant Beach History

The Leni Lanape Native Americans were the original inhabitants of this area. The Point Pleasant Beach borough was founded on June 2, 1886. Summer tourism began in the area in 1800, when Thomas Cook opened a farmhouse nearby. Captain John Arnold helped turn Point Pleasant into a tourist destination. During the 1870s, Arnold had a roadway built to the ocean. He also built a bridge over the Manasquan River, stretching through to Brielle. Railway service was also extended to Point Pleasant Beach because of Captain Arnold.

Point Pleasant Beach and nearby Attractions

  • Allgor-Barkalow Homestead Museum
  • Monmouth Battlefield
  • Berkeley Island County Park
  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden
  • Stephen Crane House

Things To Do In Point Pleasant Beach

The Point Pleasant Amusement Area, Lakewood Blue Claws, and Jenkinson's Aquarium offer provisions for a wide range of recreational activities. The Stephen Crane House, the Allaire Village, and the Ocean County Historical Museum are all nearby as well. Local parjs include the Allaire State Park, Cattus Island Park and Nature Center, the Double Trouble State Park, and Ocean County Park. The Bel-Air Golf Club, the Bey Lea Municipal Golf Course, and the Spring Meadow Golf Course are some of the local golf courses.

Point Pleasant Beach Transportation

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

Point Pleasant Beach Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Brookdale Community College, Princeton Theological Seminary and Burlington County College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyPoint Pleasant Beach Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Point Pleasant Beach Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Point Pleasant Beach Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Point Pleasant Beach Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Comparing Point Pleasant Beach 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 Men109
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women97
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity43
Female Share of the Population12
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income84
People in Middle Class or Better84
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use96
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime31

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