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Tuckerton, NJ


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Tuckerton, New Jersey

Tuckerton, New Jersey, in Ocean county, is 25 miles S of Toms River, New Jersey (center to center) and 50 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Monmouth - Ocean area. There are 3,517 residents in Tuckerton.

The People and Families of Tuckerton

In Tuckerton, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tuckerton had a median family income of $49,528.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Tuckerton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Tuckerton that were owner-occupied was 73%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Tuckerton housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. Compared to most towns in the state, the town has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Tuckerton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Tuckerton Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Tuckerton Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Tuckerton Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Tuckerton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Tuckerton, NJ

Comparing Tuckerton 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 Men104
Well-Paid Single Women93
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens69
Racial Diversity62
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income82
People in Middle Class or Better82
People Above Poverty73
College Educated Adults62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use93
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times26
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Property Taxes19
Affordability of Rents17

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime65

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