New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Neptune City is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,607. Residents earn $82,872 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, Neptune City receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Neptune City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Neptune City is $82,872, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 16.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Neptune City is $383,600, 36% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,525 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Neptune City is below the national average at 290 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,788 per 100,000, 93% above the national average.
29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Neptune City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 89.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| 23% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,872 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,369 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,968 |
| County GDP | $52,693M |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Healthcare | 2,730 |
| Retail | 2,557 |
| Manufacturing | 419 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.18% |
| Commute Time | 25.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $383,600 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $595,000 |
| Median List Price | $595,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $416 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,525 |
| 31% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.18% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Total Violent | 289.8/100K |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 103.5/100K |
| Assault | 186.3/100K |
| Total Property | 3,788.0/100K |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 558.9/100K |
| Theft | 3,167.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 62.1/100K |
| Arson | 20.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 22 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2005°N, 74.0333°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.0% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,119/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 25.5 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |