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Barnegat Township
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    Barnegat Township

    • C+
      Overall Grade
    • 37 reviews
      C+
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        C+
      2. Crime & Safety
        B
      3. Housing
        C
      4. Nightlife
        C+
      5. Good for Families
        B minus
      6. Diversity
        B
      7. Jobs
        B minus
      8. Weather
        B
      9. Cost of Living
        C+
      10. Health & Fitness
        B
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A minus
      12. Commute
        B minus
      Barnegat Township is located in New Jersey with a population of 23,894. Barnegat Township is in Ocean County. Living in Barnegat Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Barnegat Township and residents tend to lean conservative.
      Population
      23,894
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $278,200
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,591
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Rural
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        11%
      • Own
        89%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        37.5
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        20.8
        40.7
      • Robbery
        12.5
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        50
        500.1
      • Theft
        437.5
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        8.3
        284
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      Residents

      Diversity
      B
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        8%
      • 10-17 years
        10%
      • 18-24 years
        7%
      • 25-34 years
        10%
      • 35-44 years
        9%
      • 45-54 years
        12%
      • 55-64 years
        16%
      • 65+ years
        29%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        11%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        18%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        25%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        41%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        6%
        11%
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      Working in Barnegat Township

      Jobs
      B minus
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $81,658
      National
      $69,021
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