Spring Lake, New Jersey
Spring Lake, New Jersey is 7 miles NE of Brick, New Jersey (center to center) and 40 miles S of New York, New York. It is in Monmouth county. The town is part of the Monmouth - Ocean metro area. The population of Spring Lake is 3,567.
The People and Families of Spring Lake
In Spring Lake, about 61% of adults are married.
Spring Lake has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Spring Lake had a median family income of $103,405. Spring Lake is one of the richer towns in New Jersey. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Spring Lake. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in Spring Lake work from home. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Political Inclinations
Among Spring Lake political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $27,900. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Spring Lake Housing
Of the housing in Spring Lake, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. The average age of homes in Spring Lake is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in New Jersey.
Commuting
In Spring Lake, 82% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Spring Lake makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake | 3,567 | $103,405 |
| Belmar | 6,045 | $61,250 |
| Bradley Beach | 4,793 | $49,688 |
| Manasquan | 6,310 | $73,670 |
| Neptune | 27,690 | $57,735 |
| Spring Lake Heights | 5,227 | $64,345 |
| Wall | 25,261 | $83,795 |
High Points
Spring Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Profile of Spring Lake, NJ
Comparing Spring Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Male 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 | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| 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 | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
