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Island Heights Area Facts

  • Island Heights has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Island Heights crime rates are 93% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Island Heights is 14% 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
      Mill Creek Park
      Deer Hollow Park
      Mayo Park
      Mayo Park Playground
      Skyview Park
      Bayville Park
      Shelter Cove Park

      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 142/100 - which is 14% higher than New Jersey.
      Island Heights
      142

      42% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      125

      25% 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 114, which are 93% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      114 per 100k people

      95% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 878  

      95% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -73%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Island Heights? The median income in Island Heights is $133,475 which is 23% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $133,47564% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $75,49868% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      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 $750,717 - which is 35% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $750,717130% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,40166% 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 98% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      98%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      98%

      2 total surveys

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