Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Regal Manahawkin 10
Cinema
Stafford Performing Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Heritage Park Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Old Stone Store
Museum
Our Gang Players
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Bubbakoo's Burritos
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Lucilles Candies
Sweets
Roxie's Liquors
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Acme
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Parks (3) F
Nautilus Park
Park
Lighthouse Park
Park
A. Paul King County Park
Park
Manahawkin Lake Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Beach Avenue Park
Park
Wells Mills County Park
Park
Wells Mills County Park
Park
Shops (2) F
Wawa
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Best Buy
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
Five Below
Discount Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Walmart
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Kohl's
Department Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Reynolds Floral Market
Florist
Scissor Sisters
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Ocean Acres.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Ocean Acres is 121/100 - which is equal to New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime B

Ocean Acres crime rates are 1,931 per 100k, which is 19% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,689 crimes per 100k
C+
Violent Crime
242 crimes per 100k
B+
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employment A+

The median income in Ocean Acres is $93,586 - which is 27% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$93,586
A+
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
F
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Stafford Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Southern Ocean Oral Surgery and Implant Center
Clinic
Southern Ocean Medical Center
Hospital
CVS
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Barnegat Fire Company Substation
Fire Station
Eastern Dental - Manahawkin
Dentist
Pinewood Estates Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Barnegat Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Ocean Acres home prices are $272,700 - which is 14% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$272,700
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
7%
B
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools C-

The Ocean Acres graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
91%
A-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Ocean Acres Elementary School
Cecil S Collins Elementary
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
Stafford Intermediate School
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
All Saints Regional Catholic School
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Lighthouse Christian Academy
High Schools (0) F
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science
Southern Regional High School
Barnegat High School
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ratings B-

Ocean Acres has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
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User Surveys (0)
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Ocean Acres Area Facts

  • Ocean Acres has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered average
  • Ocean Acres crime rates are 19% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Ocean Acres is equal to the New Jersey average
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Ocean Acres, New Jersey: Opportunities to Enjoy All the Seasons 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) My hometown of Ocean Acres, New Jersey is a great little place to live. Living in Ocean Acres, New Jersey provides lots to do in the summer time. You can easily be at the beach with in 15 minutes and enjoy a day in the sun.

With a population of less than 20,000, this is a smal
...Read More l community. The part of this area that sometimes keeps people away is that it can be expensive to live here. I am currently paying over $1500.00 monthly to rent my current home. There are awesome parks here for your children to enjoy. The parks are large and have large playgrounds and paths.

While there are lots of things to do in the summer, the best areas in Ocean Acres, NJ might be the sledding areas that your children can find when it snows here. This area does see all sorts of weather. In the summer, it is hot, giving tons of opportunities for beach days and in the winter, you get to enjoy the snow. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ocean Acres? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Nautilus Park
      Lighthouse Park
      A. Paul King County Park
      Manahawkin Lake Park
      Heritage Park
      Beach Avenue Park
      Wells Mills County Park
      Wells Mills County Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Manahawkin 10
      Stafford Performing Arts Centre
      Heritage Park Cultural Center
      Old Stone Store
      Our Gang Players

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Bubbakoo's Burritos
      KFC
      Wendy's
      Rita's Italian Ice
      Lucilles Candies
      Roxie's Liquors

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ocean Acres? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Ocean Acres.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Ocean Acres a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Southern Ocean Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS

      Doctors