At a Glance
Median Income
$104,583
$73,070 per capita
Home Value
$1,105,600
Zillow: $1,729,869
Bachelor's Degree+
72.7%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
18.8%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
8.3% smoking rate
How Barnegat Light Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barnegat Light's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barnegat Light a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barnegat Light residents earn a median household income of $104,583 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,070. The unemployment rate stands at 18.8% (422% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,958 business establishments, including 1,344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barnegat Light is $1,105,600 , 292% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,729,869. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
72.7% of adults in Barnegat Light hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(116% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barnegat Light has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population473
Median Age60.9 yrs
Density570/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.3%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$104,583
Per Capita$73,070
Unemployment18.8%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
F
Home Value$1,105,600
Rent
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$1,729,869
Housing Units1,264
Rent Burden35.9%
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,127/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.7%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+29.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute47 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Barnegat Light was founded in 1904.
The median home in Barnegat Light was built in 1976.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 48 fatal vehicle crashes.