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Point Pleasant, NJ
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Point Pleasant, NJ
At a Glance
How Point Pleasant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Point Pleasant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Point Pleasant a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Point Pleasant residents earn a median household income of $108,713 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,542. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% 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 is $523,400 , 86% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $716,491. Median rent is $1,969/month, with 31.7% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Point Pleasant reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 621/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.5% of adults in Point Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Point Pleasant has 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. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.