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Ocean Acres, NJ
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Ocean Acres, NJ
At a Glance
How Ocean Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ocean Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ocean Acres a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ocean Acres residents earn a median household income of $117,739 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,157. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% 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 Ocean Acres is $359,200 , 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $490,392. Median rent is $2,240/month, with 51.0% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Ocean Acres reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,730/100K.
Education
34.4% of adults in Ocean Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ocean Acres 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.