At a Glance
Median Income
$105,091
$39,506 per capita
Home Value
$398,900
Zillow: $490,392
Median Rent
$1,870/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
3,779/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.0%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Barnegat Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barnegat's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barnegat a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barnegat residents earn a median household income of $105,091 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,506. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% 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 is $398,900 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $490,392. Median rent is $1,870/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Barnegat reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,779/100K.
Education
45.0% of adults in Barnegat hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barnegat has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population3,367
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,247/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,091
Per Capita$39,506
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A+
Home Value$398,900
Rent$1,870
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$490,392
Housing Units1,378
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,779/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,127/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation34 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.0%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Barnegat was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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