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Vista Center, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,235 Population 665/sq mi density
$131,194 Median Income $63,742 per capita
$576,600 Home Value $617,668 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
233 Violent Crime/100K 1,154 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$131,194 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$576,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
233 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Vista Center, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$131,194
75% above
$63,742 per capita
Home Value
$576,600
105% above
Zillow: $617,668
Violent Crime
233/100K
39% below
1,154/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.4%
70% above
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Vista Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Vista Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
175%
Home Value
205%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
170%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vista Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vista Center residents earn a median household income of $131,194 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,742. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Vista Center is $576,600 , 105% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $617,668. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.

Safety & Crime

Vista Center reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,154/100K.

Education

57.4% of adults in Vista Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% above the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vista Center has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,235
Median Age65.7 yrs
Density665/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$131,194
Per Capita$63,742
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357

Housing

A
Home Value$576,600
Rent
Ownership97.3%
Zillow$617,668
Housing Units1,071
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent233/100K
Property1,154/100K

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation127 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.4%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries37

Did You Know?

The median home in Vista Center was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.