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Ocean County
  • County in New Jersey
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Ocean County

    Report Card

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

    Ocean County is located in New Jersey with a population of 630,057. In Ocean County, most residents own their homes. In Ocean County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Ocean County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Ocean County are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $298,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,538
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Ocean County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      46.2
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0.5
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      11.7
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      21.6
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      177.9
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      925.9
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      25.1
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      national  11%

    Working in Ocean County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $76,644
    National
    $69,021

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