Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
At a Glance
How Point Pleasant Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Point Pleasant Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Point Pleasant Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Point Pleasant Beach residents earn a median household income of $131,641 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,863. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Point Pleasant Beach is $813,500 , 189% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,129,240. Median rent is $1,717/month, with 32.5% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Point Pleasant Beach reports 277 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,074/100K.
Education
59.1% of adults in Point Pleasant Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% above the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Point Pleasant Beach has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.