New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Ocean Acres is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 18,689. Residents earn $117,739 per year, which is 57% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ocean Acres receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ocean Acres stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ocean Acres is $117,739, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places Ocean Acres among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Ocean Acres is $359,200, 27% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,240 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ocean Acres 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 | 93.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $117,739 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,157 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,105 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,654 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.6% |
| 95% 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 | 2.42% |
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $359,200 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $460,000 |
| Median List Price | $460,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $302 |
| Homes Sold | 18 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% |
| Price Drops | 23.5% |
| Inventory | 34 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,240 |
| 93% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,704 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.42% |
| Obesity | 28.1% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| 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 | 117 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7420°N, 74.2811°W |
| County FIPS | 34029 |
Winner: Republican by 36 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.4% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,206/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Restaurants | 1,344 |
| Retail Stores | 2,030 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Avg Commute | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |