Ocean County, NJ
Living in Ocean County
Bikeability31
Walkability25
Commute29
Public Transit31
Affordability28
Public Safety91
Airports85
Hospitals28
Colleges80
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
596kPopulation+27k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate34%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$279kMedian Home Value-$15k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$181 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas78%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ocean County
United States45
New Jersey50
Property Crime in Ocean County
United States48
New Jersey32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ocean County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding58
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding45
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ocean County, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ocean County, NJ
The Goddard School
4 miles, SE
The Education Academy
4 miles, E
Ocean Academy
6 miles, NE
St Joseph Grade School
8 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Ocean County, NJ
Beth Medrash of Asbury Park
13 miles, N
Yeshiva Yesodei Hatorah
14 miles, N
Beth Medrash Govoha
16 miles, N
Georgian Court University
16 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ocean County, NJ
Community Medical Center
7 miles, N
Southern Ocean Medical Center
10 miles, S
St Barnabas Behavioral Health Center
10 miles, N
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus
15 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Ocean County, NJ
Atlantic City International Airport
33 miles, SW
Trenton Mercer Airport
41 miles, NW
Philadelphia International Airport
52 miles, W
Newark Liberty International Airport
57 miles, N