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Forked River, NJ
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Forked River, NJ
At a Glance
How Forked River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forked River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Forked River a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Forked River residents earn a median household income of $87,455 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,101. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% 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 Forked River is $404,600 , 44% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $489,282. Median rent is $2,071/month, with 24.1% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Forked River reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,179/100K.
Education
24.4% of adults in Forked River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forked River has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.