Tuckerton, NJ

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.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,616 Population 1,076/sq mi density
$78,934 Median Income $47,691 per capita
$297,200 Home Value $408,718 Zillow
$1,741 Median Rent 40.6% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
118 Violent Crime/100K 1,713 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$78,934 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$297,200 home value, $1,741/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K (69% below avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,934
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $297,200
5% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 118/100K
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.7%
0% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,741
50% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.7%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.4%
89% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,616
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density1,076/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,934
Per Capita$47,691
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$19,423M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$297,200
Rent$1,741
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$408,718
Rent Burden40.6%

Crime

F
Violent118/100K
Property1,713/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault118/100K
Burglary177/100K

Health

Obesity28.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.4%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation2 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+94.2%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband87.9%
EV Stations2
Libraries15

Is Tuckerton a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Tuckerton has a population of 3,616 with a density of 1,076 people per square mile. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.7%), with 3.4% Black.

Population

3,616
Total Population
1,076
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Tuckerton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.6%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.4%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tuckerton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tuckerton is $78,934, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Tuckerton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,934
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,691
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
IRS Avg AGI$70,837

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.4%
89% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,268
County GDP$19,423M

Business (County)

Restaurants830
Healthcare802
Retail1,005
Manufacturing120

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,412
140% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.83%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.6 min
Drive Alone75.1%
Public Transit0.1%
Work from Home16.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Tuckerton is $297,200, 5% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,741 (50% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $408,718.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$297,200
5% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$408,718
Median List Price$534,495

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$534,495
$/Sq Ft$413
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio99.7%
Price Drops21.4%
Inventory14

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,741
50% above US avg
Rent Burden40.6%

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

Owner-Occupied68.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,412
140% above US avg
Effective Rate2.83%
In Tuckerton, 28.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.4% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tuckerton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.7%
11% below US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma9.4%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression17.4%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Checkup Rate73.9%
Premature Death10,072/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access90.6%
Healthcare Facilities802
Tuckerton has a violent crime rate of 118 per 100,000 residents, 69% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,713 per 100,000 (13% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent118.2/100K
69% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault118.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,713.4/100K
13% below US avg
Burglary177.3/100K
Theft1,477.1/100K
Vehicle Theft59.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Tuckerton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall10.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2 ft (1 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density1,076/sq mi
Coordinates39.5922°N, 74.3331°W
County FIPS34001
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 33.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3-point margin. 87.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.7%
D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.7%
0% below US avg
High School+94.2%
School Test Score6.24
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,076/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.9%
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities802
Restaurants830
Retail Stores1,005

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.6 min
Drive Alone75.1%
Public Transit0.1%
Work from Home16.1%

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