New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Point Pleasant is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 19,158. Residents earn $108,713 per year, which is 45% above the national average.
Based on current data, Point Pleasant receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Point Pleasant offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Point Pleasant is $108,713, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Point Pleasant among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Point Pleasant is $523,400, making it a premium housing market at 86% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,969 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Point Pleasant is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 43 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,186 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Point Pleasant 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 | 90.1% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.9% |
| 26% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,713 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,542 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below 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 | 2.33% |
| Commute Time | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
| Census Median | $523,400 |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $716,491 |
| Median List Price | $722,000 |
| Median List Price | $722,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $481 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 105.1% |
| Price Drops | 17.4% |
| Inventory | 23 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,969 |
| 69% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.33% |
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Total Violent | 43.1/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 43.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,186.2/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 210.3/100K |
| Theft | 965.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 10.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| 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 | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0777°N, 74.0699°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.5% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,489/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |