Point Pleasant, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
18,686
Unemployment
3.8%
Poverty
2.5%
Median Home
$386,700
Median Income
$99,030
Median Rent
$1,689
Point Pleasant SnackAbility
9.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
6
Diversity
6
Safety
8.5
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
4
Point Pleasant, NJ Crime Report
141
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
748.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-68.10%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Point Pleasant / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 141 | 748.3 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 132.7 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 10.6 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 95.5 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 116 | 615.6 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 16 | 84.9 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 93 | 493.6 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 37.2 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Point Pleasant, NJ Cost Of Living
132
Point Pleasant's Overall Cost Of Living
Point Pleasant's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Point Pleasant | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 182 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
Rankings for Point Pleasant in New Jersey
Map Of Point Pleasant, NJ
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Population over time in Point Pleasant
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,686 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 18,523 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 18,519 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 18,464 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 18,426 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 18,481 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 18,466 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 18,499 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 18,590 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 18,704 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Point Pleasant
| Race | Point Pleasant | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.4% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.2% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 11.5% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Point Pleasant
| Gender | Point Pleasant | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Point Pleasant for adults over 25
| Education | Point Pleasant | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Point Pleasant, New Jersey
| Income | Point Pleasant | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.3% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.8% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.8% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.6% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.4% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.4% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.7% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.9% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.0% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
