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Barnegat Light
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    Barnegat Light

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      grade A
      Overall Niche Grade
      1. Public Schools
        grade B+
      2. Crime & Safety
        grade A
      3. Housing
        grade C
      4. Nightlife
        grade A minus
      5. Good for Families
        grade A
      6. Diversity
        grade B minus
      7. Jobs
        grade B minus
      8. Weather
        grade B+
      9. Cost of Living
        grade C
      10. Health & Fitness
        grade A
      11. Outdoor Activities
        grade A minus
      12. Commute
        grade B

      Barnegat Light is a with a population of 427. Barnegat Light is in Ocean County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Barnegat Light offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Barnegat Light there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Barnegat Light tend to be conservative. The public schools in Barnegat Light are above average.

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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $743,400
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,295
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Rural
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        7%
      • Own
        93%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      grade A
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        0
        national  282.7
      • Murder
        0
        national  6.1
      • Rape
        0
        national  40.7
      • Robbery
        0
        national  135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        170.1
        national  500.1
      • Theft
        850.3
        national  2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        0
        national  284

      Residents

      Diversity
      grade B minus
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        9%
      • 10-17 years
        0%
      • 18-24 years
        5%
      • 25-34 years
        2%
      • 35-44 years
        0%
      • 45-54 years
        6%
      • 55-64 years
        29%
      • 65+ years
        48%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        21%
        national  13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        48%
        national  21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        15%
        national  29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        14%
        national  26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        2%
        national  11%

      Working in Barnegat Light

      Jobs
      grade B minus
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $85,833
      National
      $69,021

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