The Ponds, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
995 332.4M (US)
Median Age
72.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
27.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,825 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$338,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,162 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,781 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Middlesex County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Middlesex County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (48%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 31
Feb 2 7 33
Mar 4 2 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 4 4 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Applegarth Elementary School
1 miles, W · 4.6star
Oak Tree Elementary School
1 miles, W · 4.6star
Monroe Township Middle School
1 miles, NE · 4.1star
Monroe Township High School
1 miles, NE · 3.7star
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Colleges

DeVry University-New Jersey
11 miles, NE · 2.3star
Mercer County Community College
11 miles, W · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Centrastate Medical Center
9 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Airports

Trenton Mercer Airport
19 miles, W · 1.4star
Laguardia Airport
45 miles, NE · 4.6star
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