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Crime in Point Pleasant summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Point Pleasant. Key points include:
There were 103 total crimes in Point Pleasant in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Point Pleasant is 513.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Point Pleasant is 74.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Point Pleasant is 438.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Point Pleasant is -75.78% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Point Pleasant Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Point Pleasant / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 103 | 513.3 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 74.7 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.0 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 44.8 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 88 | 438.5 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 89.7 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 69 | 343.8 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 5.0 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Point Pleasant summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Point Pleasant. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Point Pleasant is 139 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Point Pleasant is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Point Pleasant is $733,629.
The median income in Point Pleasant is $115,625.
Point Pleasant's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Point Pleasant Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Point Pleasant | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 205 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Point Pleasant, NJ Weather
The average high in Point Pleasant is 62.4° and the average low is 44.9°.
There are 79.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.7 inches of precipitation each year with 24.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Point Pleasant |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Point Pleasant Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Point Pleasant
The current population in Point Pleasant is 19,334. The population has increased 3.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,334 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 19,158 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 19,024 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 18,839 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 18,686 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 18,598 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 18,523 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 18,519 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 18,464 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 18,426 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 18,481 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 18,466 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 18,499 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 18,590 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 18,704 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Point Pleasant
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Point Pleasant is:
88.2% White with 17,054 White residents.
0.6% African American with 124 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 158 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 20 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 18 Other residents.
2.5% Two Or More with 489 Two Or More residents.
7.6% Hispanic with 1,467 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Point Pleasant | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.2% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Point Pleasant
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Point Pleasant is 51.7% female with 9,996 female residents.
Point Pleasant is 48.3% male with 9,338 male residents.
| Gender | Point Pleasant | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Point Pleasant for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Point Pleasant completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Point Pleasant completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Point Pleasant completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Point Pleasant completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Point Pleasant completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Point Pleasant completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Point Pleasant completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Point Pleasant completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Point Pleasant completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Point Pleasant | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Point Pleasant, New Jersey
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2.5% of households in Point Pleasant earn Less than $10,000.
0.8% of households in Point Pleasant earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Point Pleasant earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.1% of households in Point Pleasant earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.5% of households in Point Pleasant earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.2% of households in Point Pleasant earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in Point Pleasant earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.8% of households in Point Pleasant earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.1% of households in Point Pleasant earn $150,000 to $199,999.
22.9% of households in Point Pleasant earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Point Pleasant | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.1% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.5% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.2% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.8% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.1% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.9% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
