New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Ocean Gate is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,768. Residents earn $75,278 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ocean Gate receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ocean Gate offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ocean Gate is $75,278, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Ocean Gate is $342,100, 21% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,724 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Ocean Gate is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,727 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ocean Gate experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,278 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,655 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,105 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,654 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% 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 | 2.54% |
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $342,100 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $430,499 |
| Median List Price | $393,250 |
| Median List Price | $393,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $337 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,724 |
| 48% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,704 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.54% |
| Obesity | 29.3% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,127/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,726.7/100K |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 542.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,085.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 98.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.0 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,929/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9265°N, 74.1348°W |
| County FIPS | 34029 |
Winner: Republican by 36 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.2% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,929/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Restaurants | 1,344 |
| Retail Stores | 2,030 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Avg Commute | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |