Point Pleasant, NJ

New Jersey · Monmouth County · New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro

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.

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

19,158 Population 5,489/sq mi density

$108,713 Median Income $58,542 per capita

$523,400 Home Value $716,491 Zillow

$1,969 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent

54°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr

80 Violent Crime/100K 621 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$108,713 median income, 2.1% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$523,400 home value, $1,969/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

80 violent crimes/100K (79% below avg)

A+

Education

4.9 / 5.0

48.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $108,713

45% higher than US avg

Home Value $523,400

86% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 80/100K

79% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 48.5%

44% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,969

69% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 27.2%

15% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.1%

42% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.0%

84% lower than US avg

How Point Pleasant Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population19,158

Median Age44.9 yrs

Density5,489/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 90%

Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+

Median Income$108,713

Per Capita$58,542

Unemployment2.1%

Poverty2.0%

County GDP$52,693M

Commute30 min

Housing

B+

Home Value$523,400

Rent$1,969

Ownership80.4%

Zillow$716,491

Housing Units8,379

Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

Violent80/100K

Property621/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault80/100K

Burglary128/100K

Health

Obesity27.2%

Uninsured7.2%

Smoking10.7%

Depression17.0%

Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain52.5 in/yr

Sunny Days271/yr

Elevation13 ft (4 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+48.5%

High School+95.9%

Graduate+14.4%

School Score6.89

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%

Commute30 min

Broadband94.7%

EV Stations5

Libraries37

Is Point Pleasant a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

Point Pleasant is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 80 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 621 per 100,000, 68% below the national average.

Education

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 6.9/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

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. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Point Pleasant has a population of 19,158 with a density of 5,489 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (90%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.1% of residents, while 9.9% speak Spanish. 4.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 6.8% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 94.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

19,158

Total Population

5,489

People / sq mi

44.9yrs

Median Age

15% above US avg

1.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%

Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Point Pleasant vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.1%

15% above US avg

Spanish 9.9%

26% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Point Pleasant vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Point Pleasant is $108,713, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,542 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,357. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants. The cost of living index is 108.8, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 12.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Point Pleasant vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$108,713
	45% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$58,542
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,357
IRS Avg AGI	$138,949
Gini Index	0.477 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.1%
	42% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.0%
	84% below US avg
Establishments (County)	21,968
County GDP	$52,693M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,925
Healthcare	2,730
Retail	2,557
Manufacturing	419

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$12,205
	249% above US avg
Cost of Living	108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	30.3 min
Drive Alone	75.7%
Public Transit	1.2%
Work from Home	12.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Point Pleasant is $523,400, 86% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $716,491, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 105.1% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $1,969 (69% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,759 for a one-bedroom to $2,132 for a two-bedroom apartment. 80.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 8,379 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1968. The average annual property tax is $12,205 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 31.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$523,400
	86% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$716,491
Median List Price	$722,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$722,000
$/Sq Ft	$481
Homes Sold	11
Sale-to-List Ratio	105.1%
Price Drops	17.4%
Inventory	23

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,969
	69% above US avg
Rent Burden	31.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,599
1 Bedroom	$1,759
2 Bedrooms	$2,132
3 Bedrooms	$2,658
4 Bedrooms	$3,005

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	80.4%
Owner-Occupied	80.4%
Renter-Occupied	19.6%
Housing Units	8,379
Median Year Built	1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$12,205
	249% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.33%

In Point Pleasant, 27.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.0% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.2% of residents, below the national average. 25.4% have high blood pressure. 10.7% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 18.7% report binge drinking. 18.5% are physically inactive, below the national average. 17.0% report depression. 15.2% experience frequent mental distress. 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:912. The dentist ratio is 1:960. 95.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Point Pleasant vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

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%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	10.7%
	24% below US avg
Binge Drinking	18.7%
Physical Inactivity	18.5%
Depression	17.0%
Mental Distress	15.2%
Physical Distress	10.6%
Short Sleep	35.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.7%
Uninsured	7.2%
	16% below US avg
Primary Care	1:912
Dentists	1:960
Mental Health	1:269
Checkup Rate	74.4%
Dental Visits	71.6%
Premature Death	5,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.2/10
Exercise Access	95.5%
Healthcare Facilities	2,730

Point Pleasant has a violent crime rate of 80 per 100,000 residents, 79% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 80.3 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 621 per 100,000, 68% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 466, burglary at 128, vehicle theft at 27 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 46 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Point Pleasant receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Point Pleasant vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	80.3/100K
	79% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	80.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	620.9/100K
	68% below US avg
Burglary	128.5/100K
Theft	465.6/100K
Vehicle Theft	26.8/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	46
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Point Pleasant experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	5,489/sq mi
Coordinates	40.0777°N, 74.0699°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Monmouth County County
Nearest Airport	Central Jersey Regional (JVI) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"

38% above US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.61"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0440 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.8 / 100
Community Resilience	91.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	90 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	89 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	138 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	106 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	39 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	86 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	118 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	96 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	92 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	89 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	104 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	130 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	124 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	135 km
Aug 14, 2015	3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey	M2.6	86 km
May 1, 2024	1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	89 km
Apr 10, 2024	5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.6	88 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	123 km
Apr 5, 2024	6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey	M2.6	90 km
Oct 27, 2001	1 km NNW of Manhattan, New York	M2.6	80 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Henri (2021, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Henri	Category 1	273 km
2014	Arthur	Category 1	236 km
2012	Sandy	Category 2	211 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	234 km
2010	Earl	Category 1	297 km
1991	Bob	Category 3	160 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	41 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

185 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 130 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	80 km	0
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	74 km	0
Jul 21, 1983	EF3	49 km	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	50 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	88 km	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	63 km	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	19 km	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	6 km	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	29 km	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	58 km	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	99 km	1
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	80 km	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	38 km	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	76 km	0
Aug 8, 2007	EF2	62 km	0
May 27, 2001	EF2	38 km	0
Aug 20, 1999	EF2	61 km	0
Sep 7, 1998	EF2	72 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	82 km	0
Aug 21, 1993	EF2	81 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1964	LONG ISLAND, NY	Meteorological	0.3 m	—	115 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	95 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	101 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GREENWOOD STATE FOREST (21,271 ac, 1995).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1995	GREENWOOD STATE FOREST	21,271	32 km
2007	WARREN GROVE	15,315	48 km
2022	MULLICA RIVER FIRE	13,082	68 km
1999	BASS RIVER	12,129	57 km
2019	SPRING HILL FIRE	8,182	46 km
2023	ALLEN ROAD	6,213	59 km
1992	FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR	5,093	30 km
1992	POWER PLANT	4,928	30 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,470	38 km
2024	TEA TIME HILL	4,444	55 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,780	62 km
2017	PENN SWAMP FIRE	3,587	66 km
2023	JIMMYS WATER HOLE	3,585	27 km
1989	SIMM PLACE	3,262	45 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	38 km
2007	ATSION	2,705	68 km
1992	FOUR MILE COLONY	2,647	48 km
1996	UNNAMED	2,625	62 km
2010	FORT DIX RANGE 1-14	2,615	40 km
1990	UNNAMED	2,367	69 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	3.2 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	4.1 in
April	51°F (10°C)	3.9 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in
June	69°F (21°C)	3.4 in
July	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
September	67°F (19°C)	3.7 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.4 in
November	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.8 in

Point Pleasant has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").

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Point Pleasant is located in Monmouth County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44% above the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. 14.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 54.8% of the vote, a 11.4-point margin. 94.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 5 EV charging stations. There are 37 public libraries serving the community. 2,730 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 75.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.8%

D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 11.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	46
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	48.5%
	44% above US avg
High School+	95.9%
Graduate Degree+	14.4%
School Test Score	6.89

A+ Education Grade (4.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	5,489/sq mi
Total Area	1.6 sq mi
County	Monmouth County County

Services

Broadband Access	94.7%
Avg Download Speed	141.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	76.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	5
Alt Fuel Stations	5
Public Libraries	37
Healthcare Facilities	2,730
Restaurants	1,925
Retail Stores	2,557

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	30.3 min
Drive Alone	75.7%
Public Transit	1.2%
Work from Home	12.1%

Average costs for common services in Point Pleasant. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$272 ($163–$435)
Specialist Visit	$381 ($218–$598)
Urgent Care Visit	$218 ($109–$381)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,394 ($870–$5,440)
Dental Cleaning	$141 ($82–$218)
Dental Filling	$272 ($163–$435)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$49 ($27–$82)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$82 ($54–$131)
Brake Pad Replacement	$326 ($163–$544)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22–$82)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$653 ($435–$1,088)
Battery Replacement	$218 ($109–$381)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$109 ($65–$163)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$98 ($54–$152)
HVAC Repair	$435 ($163–$870)
HVAC System Install	$7,616 ($4,352–$13,056)
Roof Repair	$1,088 ($435–$2,176)
Roof Replacement	$9,792 ($5,984–$16,320)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,632 ($544–$3,808)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,320 ($5,440–$32,640)
DUI Defense	$5,440 ($2,176–$10,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,632 ($870–$3,264)
Will Preparation	$544 ($218–$1,088)
Trust Preparation	$2,720 ($1,088–$5,440)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$27 ($16–$49)
Women's Haircut	$60 ($33–$109)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$163 ($82–$272)
Manicure	$27 ($16–$49)
Pedicure	$44 ($27–$71)
Massage (1 Hour)	$87 ($54–$141)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.46 ($3.26–$5.98)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.81 ($2.72–$5.44)
Loaf of Bread	$4.13 ($2.72–$5.98)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.90 ($3.26–$7.07)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.98 ($4.35–$8.16)
Rice (per lb)	$1.09 ($0.65–$1.96)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$152 ($87–$272)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$76 ($33–$163)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$76 ($44–$131)
Internet (Monthly)	$76 ($44–$109)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$71 ($33–$109)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$92 ($54–$163)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$218 ($82–$544)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,176 ($1,306–$3,808)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$76 ($33–$141)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.70–$27)
Car Registration (Annual)	$109 ($33–$272)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($16–$82)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,306 ($653–$2,720)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,088 ($544–$2,176)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$435 ($218–$762)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$54 ($27–$109)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,088 ($435–$2,720)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,600 ($5,440–$32,640)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$65 ($33–$109)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$109 ($54–$218)
Dog Grooming	$65 ($33–$109)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22–$82)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$326 ($163–$544)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$218 ($109–$435)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,362
Toddler	$1,330
Preschool	$1,330
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$880
Toddler	$889
Preschool	$832

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Monmouth County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	54,652	3,755	$74,024	1.39
Retail Trade	36,002	2,369	$41,825	1.32
Accommodation & Food Services	29,622	1,825	$30,271	1.19
Professional & Technical Services	19,180	2,691	$119,406	1.01
Construction	16,335	1,912	$90,053	1.14
Administrative & Waste Services	14,050	1,337	$64,862	0.87
Other Services	12,009	1,903	$42,324	1.46
Manufacturing	9,334	522	$73,670	0.41
Arts & Entertainment	8,619	485	$33,129	1.87
Finance & Insurance	8,561	1,072	$137,700	0.77
Wholesale Trade	7,461	876	$89,216	0.69
Educational Services	6,078	352	$49,352	1.07
Transportation & Warehousing	5,471	402	$54,437	0.47
Information & Technology	4,671	304	$157,589	0.91
Real Estate	4,004	652	$104,918	0.94
Management of Companies	3,940	91	$122,683	0.85
Utilities	2,003	54	$136,956	1.92
Unclassified	981	861	$53,383	2.57
Agriculture & Forestry	763	80	$50,452	0.34
Mining & Oil/Gas	15	5	$72,326	0.01

Schools in Point Pleasant

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Point Pleasant Borough High School	High	898	81	11.1:1
Veterans Memorial Middle School	Middle	871	81	10.8:1
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School	Elementary	719	53	13.6:1
Veterans Memorial Elementary School	Elementary	618	55	11.2:1
Memorial Middle School	Middle	610	59	10.3:1
Midstreams Elementary School	Elementary	545	43	12.7:1
Ocean Road Elementary School	Elementary	471	43	11.0:1

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Radio Stations near Point Pleasant

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
70's Hits DJ Jan The Man	70s, classic hits	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Jazz Channel	jazz, jazz fusion	MP3 128 kbps
Ambiant Sleeping Pill	—	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Ambient Channel	ambient, ambient techno	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Everything Channel	ambient, bonkwave	MP3 128 kbps
Mustbe5 Radio	afrobeat, electronic	AAC 192 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Audio Interface Channel	ambient, downtempo	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - NHAM Channel	—	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Rock Channel	alternative rock, indie	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Pop Channel	alternative pop, indie	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Electronic Channel	bonkwave, chiptune	MP3 128 kbps
92.7 WOBM	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Bonkwave Channel	bonkwave, dark ambient	MP3 128 kbps
The Indie Beat Radio - Spoken Word Channel	drama, educational	MP3 128 kbps
107.1 FM The Boss - WWZY (Long Branch, New Jersey, USA)	classic rock, rock	AAC 64 kbps
95.9 The Rat	rock	AAC+ 64 kbps
KOL BRAMAH 107.9 FM LAKEWOOD	—	MP3 128 kbps
WRSU	university radio	AAC 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Point Pleasant

2 campgrounds found near Point Pleasant.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
CAMP GATEWAY - SANDY HOOK	4.3/5	18	$30–$150
Fort Tilden Picnic Pavilion	—	1	$200

National Parks Near Point Pleasant

114 national parks and monuments found near Point Pleasant.

Park	Type	Fee
Abbott Marshland	State Park	Free
African Burial Ground National Monument	National Monument	Free
Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park	State Park	Free
Allaire State Park	State Park	Free
Allaire State Park	State Park	Free
Allamuchy Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Barnegat	State Park	Free
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park	State Park	Free
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park	State Park	Free
Bayswater Point State Park	State Park	Free
Belmont Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Benjamin Rush State Park	State Park	Free
Bethpage State Park	State Park	Free
Blauvelt State Park	State Park	Free
Brentwood State Park	State Park	Free
Broad Channel American Park	State Park	Free
Buck Mountain	State Park	Free
Camp Zehnder	State Park	Free
Captree State Park	State Park	Free
Captree/Robert Moses State Park	State Park	Free
Castle Clinton National Monument	National Monument	Free
Cheesequake State Park	State Park	Free
Cold Spring Harbor State Park	State Park	Free
Corsons Inlet State Park	State Park	Free
Cranberry Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park (David Library)	State Park	Free
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park	State Park	Free
Division of Parks and Forestry Park	State Park	Free
Double Trouble State Park	State Park	Free
Edison State Park	State Park	Free
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument	Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument	Free
Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park	State Park	Free
Farny State Park	State Park	Free
FDR Four Freedoms State Park Park	State Park	Free
Federal Hall National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Field Of Dreams Park	State Park	Free
Gantry Plaza State Park	State Park	Free
Gateway National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	Free
General Grant National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Gilgo State Park	State Park	Free
Governors Island National Monument	National Monument	Free
Great Egg Harbor River		Free
Great Sound State Park	State Park	Free
Hacklebarney State Park	State Park	Free
Hamilton Grange National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Hamilton Marsh State Park	State Park	Free
Hart's Brook Nature Preserve and Arboretum	State Park	Free
Hawk Island State Park	State Park	Free
Heckscher State Park	State Park	Free
Hempstead Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Hopatcong State Park	State Park	Free
Hopewell Park	State Park	Free
Hudson River Park	State Park	Free
Hutchinson River Pkwy Lands	State Park	Free
Inland Blue Acres	State Park	Free
Island Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Jones Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Kittatinny Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Musconetcong State Park	State Park	Free
Liberty State Park	State Park	Free
Limited Practical Use Program	State Park	Free
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River	National Wild and Scenic River	Free
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$30
Marsha P. Johnson State Park	State Park	Free
McEvoy Tract	State Park	Free
Monmouth Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Morristown National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Mount Laurel State Park	State Park	Free
National Parks of New York Harbor		Free
Neshaminy State Park	State Park	Free
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve	National Reserve	Free
Nissequogue River State Park	State Park	Free
Osmun Forest	State Park	Free
Palisades State Park	State Park	Free
Palmyra Cove Nature Park	State Park	Free
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Paterson Great Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Paulinskill Valley Trail	State Park	Free
Pigeon Swamp State Park	State Park	Free
Pimple Hills	State Park	Free
Princeton Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Pyramid Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Rancocas State Park	State Park	Free
Raritan River Confluence State Park	State Park	Free
Rec Trail Wash Cross - Princet	State Park	Free
Roberto Clemente State Park	State Park	Free
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Shirley Chisholm State Park	State Park	Free
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site	State Park	Free
Soldiers and Sailors	State Park	Free
Statue Of Liberty National Monument	National Monument	Free
Stephens State Park	State Park	Free
Stonewall National Monument	National Monument	Free
Sussex Branch Trail	State Park	Free
Swartswood State Park	State Park	Free
Tallman Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Thomas Edison National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$10
Trail View State Park	State Park	Free
Troy Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Tyler State Park	State Park	Free
unknown	State Park	Free
Valley Stream State Park	State Park	Free
Voorhees State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free

Historical Trends — Point Pleasant

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	18,392	$79,778
2015	18,467	$89,779
2017	18,577	$93,276
2019	18,786	$98,401
2021	19,205	$102,143
2023	19,463	$108,713

Museums in Point Pleasant

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES - JOAN AND ROBERT RECHNITZ HALL ROTARY ICE HOUSE GALLERY & POLLAK GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		7325713400	$208,552,759
SISTER MARY GRACE BURNS ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7329872373	$57,889,530
MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7324621466	$819,422
OCEAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7323411880	$682,054
MONMOUTH MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM	LOT #1 765 NEWMAN SPRINGS ROAD	7327472266	$543,816
ALLAIRE VILLAGE	HISTORY MUSEUM		7329382253	$412,694
NEW JERSEY MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	4265 ATLANTIC AVENUE	7329385524	$181,255
INFORMATION AGE LEARNING CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7322803000	$135,747
SEA GIRT LIGHTHOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	9 OCEAN AVENUE	7329740514	$70,636
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OCEAN GROVE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7327741869	$64,186
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OCEAN GROVE NEW JERSEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7327741869	$64,186
ESTONIAN ARCHIVES IN THE UNITED STATES	GENERAL MUSEUM	607 E 7TH ST	7323636523	$60,310
JOHN F PETO STUDIO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7329294949	$60,254
HERITAGE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3138752264	$56,096
JEWISH HERITAGE MUSEUM OF MONMOUTHCTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	310 MOUNTS CORNER DR	7322526990	$56,096
LONG BRANCH HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY	HISTORY MUSEUM	1260 OCEAN AVENUE	7322230874	$52,606
TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	EDEN WOLLEY HOUSE 703 DEAL RD	7325312136	$51,730
TOMS RIVER SEAPORT SOCIETY	GENERAL MUSEUM	PO BOX 1111	7323499209	$43,936
SPRING LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	5TH ST	7324490772	$37,780
SHREWSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	419 SYCAMORE AVE	7325307974	$34,865
PRESERVATION ALLIANCE OF SPRING LAKE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9734028840	$34,548
NEW JERSEY MUSEUM OF BOATING	HISTORY MUSEUM	1800 BAY AVENUE JOHNSON BOAT WORKS BUILDING 13	7326067605	$32,605
BOROUGH OF LAKEHURST HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	300 CENTER ST	7326578864	$11,666
UNION LANDING HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$4,377
800 GALLERY & ROTARY ICE HOUSE GALLERY	GENERAL MUSEUM
ASBURY PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7328694478
AVON-BY-THE-SEA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7327741619
BAY HEAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1643 BAY AVE
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7322699527
BRADLEY BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	715 MAIN STREET
BRICK TOWHNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7327852500
DESCENDANTS OF WORLD WAR II RANGERS	GENERAL MUSEUM	250 WASHINGTON ST STE D
EATONTOWN HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7325424026
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7325779766
HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN LACEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6099710467
HOWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	227 LAKEWOOD-FARMINGDALE ROAD	7329382212
JENKINSON'S AQUARIUM	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	300 OCEAN AVENUE	7328991659
LAKEWOOD HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7322767944
LAKEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	245 MARTINE WAY	7329204550
LONG BRANCH HISTORICAL PUBLICATION EDU & RESTORATION COMM IN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MAC KENZIE MUSEUM AND LIBRARY	GENERAL MUSEUM		7329382212
MANTOLOKING HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
METZ BICYCLE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7324627363
NEW JERSEY HISTORICAL DIVERS ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7327766261
OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		7322550400
OCEAN COUNTY SOCIETY OF MODEL RAILROADERS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7323637799
OCENA COUNTY COLLEGE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
OLD WALL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7329741430
PARANORMAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
POINT PLEASANT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7328923091
ROBERT J. NOVINS PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
SILVER BALL MUSEUM ARCADE - PINBALL HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM
SQUAN VILLAGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7322236770
VINTAGE VEHICLE MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	1800 BAY AVE	7328990012
WATERHOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7328189040
WEST LONG BRANCH HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
VINTAGE AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY	GENERAL MUSEUM	1800 BAY AVE	7328990012	$-50,300

Libraries in Point Pleasant

Name	Address	Annual Visits
OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY	101 WASHINGTON STREET	2,760,563
MONMOUTH COUNTY LIBRARY	125 SYMMES DRIVE	2,000,000
LONG BRANCH FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	328 BROADWAY	148,435
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	25 NEPTUNE BOULEVARD	99,822
EATONTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	33 BROAD STREET	82,052
ASBURY PARK FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	500 FIRST AVENUE	67,598
MANASQUAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	55 BROAD STREET	50,260
BRIELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	610 SOUTH STREET	48,865
BRADLEY BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY	511 FOURTH AVENUE	39,138
BELMAR PUBLIC LIBRARY	517 TENTH AVENUE	33,793
SPRING LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY	1501 THIRD AVENUE	21,552
TINTON FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY	664 TINTON AVENUE	21,392
FREEHOLD PUBLIC LIBRARY	28 1/2 E. MAIN STREET	19,871
AVON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	GARFIELD & FIFTH AVENUES	18,567
SEA GIRT LIBRARY	RAILROAD STATION AT THE PLAZA	13,163

Farmers Markets in Point Pleasant

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
AG Farmers' Market	108 Indian Head Road	08/02/2018 to 08/02/2018	Thu: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Asbury Fresh	Kennedy Park (on Cookman Ave next to Ivan & Andys				Visit
Asbury Park Carousel Farmers' Market	First and Ocean Avenue	June to October	Thu:4:00 PM - 7:00 PM;	Yes
Brick Farmers' Market	265 Princeton Ave	05/21/2016 to 10/01/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Calgo Gardens Farmers Market	84 Cross Street				Visit
Eatontown (NJ) Farmers Market		06/01/2014 to 11/16/2014	Sun: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Forked River Farmers Market	Rt. 9 & Lacy Rd.
Point Pleasant Beach Farmers Market	601 Arnold Ave.	06/08/2014 to 09/28/2014	Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes
Seaside Park Marina Farmers Market	Seaside Park Marina Lot (J Street and Central Ave.)
South Toms River Farmers Market	Rt. 166
St. Paul's Farmers Market	Rts. 0 166
Toms River Farmers Market	East Water Street	June to October	Wed:11:00 am - 5:00 pm;	Yes	Visit

Breweries in Point Pleasant

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Artisan's Brewery and Italian Grill	Brewery	1171 Hooper Ave	7322447566	Visit
Beach Haus Brewery	Brewery	803 Main St
Kane Brewing	Breweries, Food & Drink	1750 Bloomsbury Ave	17329228600
Little Dog Brewing	Brewery	141 Steiner Ave
Nip & Tuck Bar & Package Goods	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Long Branch, NJ, Restaurants & Bars, Bars / Taverns	23 Norwood Ave	7322220023
Oxygen Supply Co Inc.	Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Oxygen Equipment & Supplies, Beer Line Cleaning & Repair, Weld	1889 Route 9
Rinn Duin Brewing	Private Tours, Brewery Tours, Breweries, Factory Tours, Food & Drink, Tours & Activities, More	1540 Rt 37 W	17325693261

Ski Resorts Near Point Pleasant

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Mt. Rose	100.0	8	2,957	$93	November - April	—	Yes

Nursing Homes in Point Pleasant

4 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
MERIDIAN NURSING AND REHABILITATION AT BRICK 415 JACK MARTIN BLVD	Non profit - Corporation	137	121	5/5	—	4/5	5/5	7322068000
CLAREMONT CENTER 1515 HULSE ROAD	Non profit - Corporation	118	114	3/5	—	2/5	5/5	7322959300
LAURELTON VILLAGE CARE CENTER 475 JACK MARTIN BLVD	For profit - Corporation	180	102	2/5	—	3/5	4/5	7324586600
WILLOW SPRINGS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR 1049 BURNT TAVERN ROAD	For profit - Corporation	148	116	2/5	—	3/5	3/5	7328403700

Pharmacies in Point Pleasant

13 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
BRIARMILL PHARMACY	1820 LANES MILL ROAD	732-840-1800
BUTLER'S PHARMACY	2301 BRIDGE AVENUE	732-892-4488
CVS - 2464	989 BURNT TAVERN ROAD	732-836-3049
JAMES J HOWARD COMMUNITY CLINIC	970 ROUTE 70	732-206-8900
MERIDIAN PHARMACY	425 JACK MARTIN BOULEVARD	732-836-4545
PATHMARK	1930 ROUTE 88	732-840-0555
QUICK CHEK - 113	2307-2309 ROUTE 88	732-899-3310
RITE AID - 10511	655 OCEAN ROAD	732-899-8032
RITE AID - 3974	1041 BURNT TAVERN ROAD	732-836-3021
RITE AID - 425	3258 BRIDGE AVENUE	732-892-5673
WAL-MART - 1977	1872 ROUTE 88	732-840-7773
WALGREENS - 13754	1513 RICHMOND AVENUE	732-701-2586
WALGREENS - 4885	1890 ROUTE 88	732-836-3282

Daycare Centers in Point Pleasant

8 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
BRICK HEAD START 503 ADAMSTON ROAD	HEAD START — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
CREATIVE STARTS ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTER 225 OLD SQUAN RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
LITTLE GIGGLES DAY CARE LLC 2004 ROUTE 88	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
LITTLE RASCALS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY 567 MANTOLOKING ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
POINT PLEASANT RECREATION CENTER 1001 RIVER AVE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
SHORE ACADEMY 1521 BEAVER DAM ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
TENDER YEARS CHILD CARE INC. 728 BEAVER DAM ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
THE HONEY TREE OF OCEAN COUNTY 818 BEAVER DAM RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Point Pleasant

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	Connectors	Access
AAF STATION 1	3306 Bridge Ave	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
AAF STATION 2	3306 Bridge Ave	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public
AAF STATION 3	3306 Bridge Ave	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public

Cell Towers in Point Pleasant

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
(Bayville site) 1015 ATLANTIC CITY BLVD	TOWER	152
(Bayville site) 1015 ATLANTIC CITY BLVD	TOWER	152
2429 Metedeconk Road (26916)	LTOWER	88
Burnt Tavern Road (77396)	GTOWER	64
West Bangs Avenue & Rt. 18 (61952)	LTOWER	60
(Brick Township) 975 BURNT TAVERN RD	LTOWER	58
(Brick Township) 975 BURNT TAVERN RD	LTOWER	58
703 Hyson Road & Frances St. (88145)	MTOWER	55

Fire Stations in Point Pleasant

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Brick Township Fire Department #2	500 Herbertsville RD	Mostly volunteer			732-458-4100
Herbertsville Fire Department	601 Herbertsville RD	Volunteer			732-458-9164

Bridges in Point Pleasant

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1923	29	20,200	P
Movable (Lift)	Steel	1971	291	15,203	F
Movable (Lift)	Steel	1986	337	12,142	G
Movable (Bascule)	Steel	2000	272	11,214	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	1999	31	4,393	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2019	112	4,206	G

Superfund Sites Near Point Pleasant

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
NAUTILUS POWER, LLC	123 ENERGY WAY	OCEAN
NAUTILUS POWER, LLC	123 ENERGY WAY	OCEAN

Airports Near Point Pleasant

37 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
John F. Kennedy International Airport	JFK	Large Airport
LaGuardia Airport	LGA	Large Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport	EWR	Large Airport
Atlantic City International Airport	ACY	Medium Airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport	NEL	Medium Airport
Mc Guire Air Force Base	WRI	Medium Airport
Morristown Municipal Airport	MMU	Medium Airport
Republic Airport	FRG	Medium Airport
Trenton Mercer Airport	TTN	Medium Airport
Allen Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Central Jersey Regional Airport	JVI	Small Airport
Coyle Field	—	Small Airport
Cuddihy Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Eagles Nest Airport	—	Small Airport
Ekdahl Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying W Airport	—	Small Airport
Hammonton Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Hop Brook Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Ideal Mfg Corp Airport	—	Small Airport
Lakewood Airport	—	Small Airport
Linden Airport	LDJ	Small Airport
Mar Bar L Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Monmouth Executive Airport	BLM	Small Airport
Ocean County Airport	MJX	Small Airport
Old Bridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Pemberton Airport	—	Small Airport
Princeton Airport	PCT	Small Airport
Red Lion Airport	—	Small Airport
Redwing Airport	—	Small Airport
Scheller Airport	—	Small Airport
Solberg/Hunterdon Airport	—	Small Airport
Somerset Airport	—	Small Airport
Strawberry Fields Airport	—	Small Airport
Trenton Robbinsville Airport	—	Small Airport
Warren Grove Range Airport	—	Small Airport
Werner Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Winchelsea Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Point Pleasant

27 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Berkeley Township Police Department	631 Pinewald Keswick Road
Bradley Beach Police Department
Brick Township Police Department	401 Chambersbridge Road
Campus Safety Gatehouse
Deal Police Department	190 Norwood Avenue
Deal Police Department	190 Norwood Avenue
Eatontown Police Department
Eatontown Police Department
Freehold Township Police Department
Gatekeeper's Lodge
Howell Township Police Department	300 Old Tavern Road
Lacey Twp Police Department
Lavallette Police Department
Manchester Police Department
Neptune Township Police Department
Oceanport Police Department	930 Oceanport Way
Point Pleasant Beach Police Boardwalk Station
Sea Girt Police Department
Seaside Heights Beach Headquarters
Seaside Heights Police Department	901 Boulevard
Seaside Heights Police Substation
Security/Welcome Center (SWC)
Spring Lake Heights Police Department	311 Washington Avenue
Spring Lake Heights Police Department	311 Washington Avenue
Toms River Police Department
Township of Ocean Police Department	399 Monmouth Road
Wall Township Police Headquarters

Grocery Stores in Point Pleasant

14 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-Eleven Inc F 11027G	Convenience Store	2075 Route 88
7-eleven Store #11046a 11046A	Convenience Store	2900 Bridge Ave
ALDI 60069 60069	Supermarket	131 Van Zile Rd
Country Farms	Convenience Store	380 Drum Point Rd
Dollar Tree 1720	Other	3252 Bridge Ave
Dollar Tree 8323	Other	1930 RT 88
El Rinconcito De Juquila Tu Tienda Latina	Grocery Store	2055 Route 88
Livotis Old World Market	Super Store	1930 Route 88
QUICK CHEK FOOD STORES 113	Other	2809 Route 88
Stop & Shop 830	Supermarket	3208 Bridge Ave
Walgreens 10214	Other	3161 Route 88
WAWA 733	Convenience Store	383 Drum Point Rd
Wawa 8372	Convenience Store	1902 Route 88
Welsh Farms	Convenience Store	2320 Bridge Ave

Post Offices in Point Pleasant

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Point Pleasant Branch Post Office

Treatment Centers in Point Pleasant

22 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Bright Harbor Healthcare - Recovery Services	Substance Abuse	732-349-5550
Center For Vocational Rehabilitation	Mental Health	732-544-1800
CentraState Medical Center - Behavioral Health Services	Mental Health	732-294-2858
CPC Integrated Health - CPC Freehold Counseling Center	Both	732-780-7387
Eleanor Health - Brick	Both	732-837-0215
Jersey Shore Medical Center - Addiction Recovery Services	Substance Abuse	732-643-4400
Jewish Family and Childrens Services - Greater Monmouth County	Both	732-774-6886
Monmouth Medical Center - Pollak Outpatient Behavioral Health	Both	732-923-6500 x5
Morning Glory Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	732-918-9905
New Future Dreams LLC	Both	732-886-7128
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health - Epiphany House Asbury Park	Substance Abuse	732-946-3030
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health - Epiphany House Long Branch	Substance Abuse	732-870-9113
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health - Epiphany House Outpatient	Substance Abuse	732-946-3030
New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health - Philip House	Substance Abuse	732-870-8500
Ocean Medical Services Inc	Substance Abuse	732-288-9322
Ocean Monmouth Care LLC	Substance Abuse	732-458-2180
Passaic County Peer Wellness Respite	Both	862-239-9896
Preferred Behavioral Health Group - Sail and Teen Intervene Programs	Mental Health	732-367-1710 x9304
Quantum Behavioral Health Servs	Substance Abuse	609-300-2180
Relevance LLC	Substance Abuse	732-702-2242
Seacrest Recovery Center - New Jersey	Substance Abuse	732-837-3323
Suburban Health Clinic of Toms River	Substance Abuse	732-797-9944

Churches & Religious Organizations in Point Pleasant

26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BAIS MEDRASH OF BRICK INC	1610 BURRSVILLE RD
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA 922 COURT ST PETER	116 MERIDIAN DR
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	729 ARNOLD AVE
CHRISTIAN CHAPEL	545 WINDING RIVER RD
COASTAL COMMUNITY CHURCH	395 5TH AVE
DOUBLE BLESSINGS INC	108 NEW JERSEY AVE
FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL	117 DUCHESS LN
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-LAURELTON	1836 HWY 88 EAST
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH	708 OCEAN RD
HARVEY MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	1120 ARNOLD AVE
HEICHAL HABESHT INC	1451 ROUTE 88 STE 1B
HOLY TRINITY WESTERN RITE ORTHODOX CHURCH A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION	2605 HERBERTSVILLE RD
LIFE CHAPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH	3118 BRIDGE AVE
ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION	360 VAN ZILE RD
PASSARELLA INTERNATIONAL INC	326 ELIZABETH AVE
POINT PLEASANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	701 FORMAN AVE
PRAISE TEMPLE INC	1905 RT 88 E
RIO COLLECTIVE	2347 HARBOR DR
ROOTED IN LOVE	44 GARDEN AVE
SAINT PAULS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	714 HERBERTSVILLE RD
SEQUOIA MINISTRY	125 LEONE DR
SOULTERIOR MOTIVES	721 MCLEAN AVE
SPIRITUAL LIFE FELLOWSHIP INC	PO BOX 3132
ST MARYS BY THE SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH	804 BAY AVE
TRUE LIFE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE INC	734 OLD BURNT TAVERN RD
VITAL CHURCH	1120 ALASKA AVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Point Pleasant

What is the population of Point Pleasant?

Point Pleasant has a population of 19,158 residents and is located in New Jersey. The population density is 5,489 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Point Pleasant expensive to live in?

Point Pleasant is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 108.8 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $108,713, 45% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $523,400 (86% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,969 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Point Pleasant safe?

Point Pleasant is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 80 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 621 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Point Pleasant receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Point Pleasant?

Point Pleasant has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in Point Pleasant?

The job market in Point Pleasant is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,357. There are 21,968 business establishments in the area, including 1,925 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 12.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Point Pleasant?

The median home value in Point Pleasant is $523,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $716,491. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,969. Fair market rent is $1,759 for a 1-bedroom and $2,132 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 80.4%. The average annual property tax is $12,205.

How are the schools in Point Pleasant?

Schools in Point Pleasant score 6.9 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 48.5% of adults in Point Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. 14.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Point Pleasant?

The obesity rate in Point Pleasant is 27.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 10.7% of adults are smokers. 18.5% are physically inactive. 17.0% of residents report depression. 7.2% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 95.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:912.

What is transportation like in Point Pleasant?

The average commute in Point Pleasant is 30 minutes. 75.7% of workers drive alone to work, 1.2% use public transit, and 12.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Point Pleasant?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Point Pleasant is 90% White, 0.6% Black or African American. 90.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 9.9% speak Spanish. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 6.8% of residents have a disability. 94.7% have health insurance coverage.

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