New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Tuckerton is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,616. Residents earn $78,934 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Tuckerton receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Tuckerton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tuckerton is $78,934, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Tuckerton is $297,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,741 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Tuckerton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 118 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,713 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.7% 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.
Tuckerton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 10.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,934 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,691 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,139 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,837 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,268 |
| County GDP | $19,423M |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Healthcare | 802 |
| Retail | 1,005 |
| Manufacturing | 120 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.83% |
| Commute Time | 33.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.1% |
| Work from Home | 16.1% |
| Census Median | $297,200 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $408,718 |
| Median List Price | $534,495 |
| Median List Price | $534,495 |
| $/Sq Ft | $413 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 21.4% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,741 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 40.6% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,412 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.83% |
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,072/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Total Violent | 118.2/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 118.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,713.4/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 177.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,477.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 59.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.0 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,076/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5922°N, 74.3331°W |
| County FIPS | 34001 |
Winner: Republican by 3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.7% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,076/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.9% |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 802 |
| Restaurants | 830 |
| Retail Stores | 1,005 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 34 |
| Avg Commute | 33.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.1% |
| Work from Home | 16.1% |