Bay Head 65 Good
Bay Head Livability #367 ranked city in New Jersey#11,773 ranked city in the USARanks better than 59% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Bay Head

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.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • 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.

  • Schools

    High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.

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.

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      Bay Head transportation information

      Statistic Bay Head New Jersey National
      Average one way commute34min31min26min
      Workers who drive to work76.1%71.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.7%8.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit3.5%11.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.9%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.6%3.0%2.8%
      Working from home7.7%4.1%4.6%
      Source: The Bay Head, NJ data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).