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About
Life in Point Pleasant
Living in Point Pleasant means embracing a compact, walkable Jersey Shore community where you're never far from water, but you're also very much embedded in a stable, family-oriented neighborhood rather than a seasonal tourist bubble. The median household income of around $115,625 and median home values near $575,000 reflect a solidly upper-middle-class demographic—about half of residents hold college degrees—though you'll want to budget roughly $1,930 for rent if you're leasing, and property taxes are a real consideration if you're buying. What keeps people here is the genuine sense of place: you've got over 100 local restaurants, excellent schools with a strong student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1, and access to outdoor recreation—think fishing, boating, and bay activities in your immediate backyard, plus larger destinations like the New Jersey Pinelands (31 miles away) and national parks within an hour's drive.
Point Pleasant at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Foreign-Born
5.9%
Broadband Internet
95.4%
of households
Population Growth
+4.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Point Pleasant: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Point Pleasant, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (33.5%), and 5.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.8%
of residents
65 and Older
18.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.2%
of households
Married Couples
55.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Point Pleasant
In Point Pleasant, rent runs 12% above the NJ average, and home values are 27% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,660
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $766,586 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NJ
Unemployment in Point Pleasant
Unemployment in Ocean County, which includes Point Pleasant, is close to the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Point Pleasant: Ocean County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ocean County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Point Pleasant is about 3% of Ocean County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Point Pleasant Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.5 min avg
How Point Pleasant residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Point Pleasant, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 41 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Major hub30.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 74% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Point Pleasant runs 74% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
86.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
384.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Point Pleasant Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ocean County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ocean County, which includes Point Pleasant, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $340,000 |
| 2024 | 36 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 30 | Winter Weather | $50,000 |
| 2021 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 20 | Winter Weather | $2,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ocean County, county-wide
Point Pleasant is about 3% of Ocean County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ocean County, which includes Point Pleasant, is typically good — 286 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
286
per year
Moderate Days
76
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Ocean County, county-wide
Point Pleasant is about 3% of Ocean County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Point Pleasant has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.2"
Annual Snowfall
23.7"
Hot Days/Year
24
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 22°F | 4.43" |
| Feb | 45°F | 22°F | 3.19" |
| Mar | 51°F | 28°F | 4.86" |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.78" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 3.58" |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 3.92" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.49" |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 5.02" |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 4.68" |
| Oct | 67°F | 42°F | 4.54" |
| Nov | 56°F | 32°F | 3.74" |
| Dec | 47°F | 27°F | 5.81" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Point Pleasant
Uninsured
3.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Point Pleasant's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ocean Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Brick
Monmouth Medical Center-southern Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Lakewood
Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric · 9 mi away · Toms River
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant's student/teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 50.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Point Pleasant (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 5,424 students · in-state tuition $5,334 · 41% graduate · median earnings $49,461 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,027 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $55,459 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,195 students · in-state tuition $37,902 · 68% graduate · median earnings $56,384 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 181 students · in-state tuition $8,350 · 57% graduate
Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel
6.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 177 students · in-state tuition $9,750 · 78% graduate
Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel
6.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 150 students · in-state tuition $10,600 · 64% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 31 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (31 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
31 mi awayGateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
35 mi awayNational Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
41 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
42 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
42 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
43 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
43 mi awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
43 mi awayPublic Libraries in Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant Branch Library
834 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant
Cities Near Point Pleasant
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Point Pleasant?
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Point Pleasant FAQ
Is Point Pleasant, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Point Pleasant's median rent is $1,930/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $115,625/year. Median home value is $575,300.
Is Point Pleasant, New Jersey safe?⌄
Point Pleasant's violent crime rate was 86 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 385 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Point Pleasant, New Jersey?⌄
Ocean County, which includes Point Pleasant, has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Point Pleasant, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Point Pleasant is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,930/month and median household income is $115,625/year. The median home value is $575,300. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Point Pleasant, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Point Pleasant is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from