Barnegat Light 56 Below average
Barnegat Light Livability #509 ranked city in New Jersey#22,454 ranked city in the USARanks better than 23% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Barnegat Light

PROS
  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

  • Housing

    With a lower than average score in the housing category, this area could struggle with housing affordability, poor appreciation rates and home values well below the national average.

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      Barnegat Light transportation information

      Statistic Barnegat Light New Jersey National
      Average one way commute30min31min26min
      Workers who drive to work70.7%71.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.4%8.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%11.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.1%3.0%2.8%
      Working from home21.8%4.1%4.6%
      Source: The Barnegat Light, NJ data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).