Livability Score

74
/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 (1) F
Due Back
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Uncle Doods Donuts LLC
Coffee Shop
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Gold Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Blue Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) C-
John F. Peto Studio Museum
Museum
Ocean County Artists’ Guild
Art Gallery
Blackbeard's Cave
Theme Park
Playdrome Lanes
Bowling Alley
Toms River Seaport Society and Maritime Museum
Museum
Toms River Seaport Society
Museum
Detwiler Stadium
Stadium
USS Randolph Anchor
Attraction
Jump Island Water Park
Attraction
Savor
Nightclub
Karma
Nightclub
Hemingway's Cafe
Nightclub
Breakwater Beach
Water Park
Breakwater Beach
Theme Park
Go-Karts
Attraction
Tilt-A-Whirl
Attraction
RWJBarnabas Health Arena
Stadium
Unknown Name
Museum
Casino Pier
Theme Park
Food and Drink (0) F
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Ob-Co's Donuts
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Manhattan Bagel
Fast Food
Bubbakoo's Burritos
Fast Food
Richard's Sub World
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Funspringer Bar (FUBAR)
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
World Wine and Liquor
Alcohol
Spirits
Alcohol
Roy Rogers
Fast Food
Roy Rogers/Baskin Robbins;Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
Fast Food
Spirits
Alcohol
Acme Draft House
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Bayville Liquor Store
Alcohol
Sawyer's Liquor Store
Alcohol
Mister Softee Ice Cream
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Beachwood Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Pro Body Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
ShopRite of Fischer
Grocery Store
Mandoli's Custom Cake Confectionary
Bakery
Mi Tienda Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Parks (2) C-
Island Heights Methodist Camp Meeting Grounds
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Mill Creek Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Deer Hollow Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Mayo Park
Park
Mayo Park Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Skyview Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Bayville Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shelter Cove Park
Park
Shops (2) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
Let's Go Brandon
Gift Shop
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Studio Nails
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Circle K
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Florist
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Sophia's Roots
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
Aisle 23
Clothing
Traditions Barber Shop
Hairdresser
New Wave Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Bangs Salon
Hairdresser
Beachwood Bicycles
Bicycle
Wawa
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Island Heights.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Toms River Park & Ride
Bus Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.3% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Island Heights is 137/100 - which is 13% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Island Heights crime rates are 467 per 100k, which is 71% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
408 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
59 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Island Heights is $90,789 - which is 23% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$90,789 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Unknown Name
Police
Island Heights Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Ocean Gate Fire Company
Fire Station
Warren Merguerian, DDS
Dentist
Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
East Dover Fire Company
Fire Station
Dunn Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bayville Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Toms River Family Medical
Clinic
Toms River Fire Company 2 Substation
Fire Station
Toms River Fire Company No. 2
Fire Station
Toms River Fire Company 1
Fire Station
Bayville Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Bayville First Aid Squad
Ambulance Station
Beachwood Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Toms River First Aid Squad
Ambulance Station
Toms River Fire Company 2
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Seaside Heights Police Substation
Police
Immediate Care
Clinic
Seaside Heights Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Seaside Heights Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A-

Island Heights home prices are $411,700 - which is 30% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$411,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
1% C+
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Island Heights graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
77% A-
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Island Heights Elementary School
Ocean Gate Elementary School
East Dover Elementary School
Washington Street Elementary School
Bayville Elementary School
H & M Potter School
Pine Beach Elementary School
Ocean Academy
Cedar Grove Elementary School
St Joseph Grade School
Sung Star Academy & Learning Center
Beachwood Elementary School
Berkeley Township Elementary School
Walnut Street Elementary School
Hugh J Boyd Jr. Elementary School
South Toms River Elementary School
Ocean Trans Ed Center
Ocean Regional School
Clara B. Worth Elementary School
Toms River Intermediate School South
Hooper Avenue Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Toms River High School East
Ocean Academy
Toms River High School South
Ocean Regional School
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Toms River Center
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ratings A+

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  • Island Heights has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Island Heights crime rates are 71% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Island Heights is 13% higher than the New Jersey average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Island Heights Methodist Camp Meeting Grounds
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Mill Creek Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Deer Hollow Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      John F. Peto Studio Museum
      Ocean County Artists’ Guild
      Blackbeard's Cave
      Playdrome Lanes
      Toms River Seaport Society and Maritime Museum
      Toms River Seaport Society
      Detwiler Stadium
      USS Randolph Anchor

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Ob-Co's Donuts
      Wendy's
      Little Caesars
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Manhattan Bagel
      Bubbakoo's Burritos
      Richard's Sub World

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Island Heights? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Island Heights.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Island Heights? The cost of living in Island Heights is 137/100 - which is 13% higher than New Jersey.
      Island Heights
      137

      37% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Island Heights? Island Heights crime rates are 467, which are 71% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      467 per 100k people

      80% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 215

      80% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      18%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Island Heights? The median income in Island Heights is $90,789 which is 23% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $90,78964% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,89967% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Island Heights home prices? Island Heights home prices are $411,700 - which is 30% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $411,700123% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,56365% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      87%

      37% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Island Heights have good schools? The Island Heights graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      77%

      60% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      10:1

      39% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Island Heights a good place to live? Island Heights has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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