New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Barnegat is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,367. Residents earn $105,091 per year, which is 40% above the national average.
Based on current data, Barnegat receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Barnegat stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Barnegat is $105,091, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Barnegat among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Barnegat is $398,900, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,870 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Barnegat experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 10.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,091 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,506 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,105 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,654 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,958 |
| County GDP | $31,709M |
| Restaurants | 1,344 |
| Healthcare | 1,948 |
| Retail | 2,030 |
| Manufacturing | 323 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,704 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.18% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $398,900 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $490,392 |
| Median List Price | $679,000 |
| Median List Price | $679,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $261 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.2% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,870 |
| 61% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,704 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.18% |
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,127/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 34 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,247/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7539°N, 74.2217°W |
| County FIPS | 34029 |
Winner: Republican by 36 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.0% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,247/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Restaurants | 1,344 |
| Retail Stores | 2,030 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |