Island Heights 74 Excellent
Island Heights Livability #154 ranked city in New Jersey#3,993 ranked city in the USARanks better than 86% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Island Heights

PROS
  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Employment

    This area scores extremely well in the employment category. This is primarily due to the combination of low unemployment rates, higher median home income and income per capita.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Earning a high health and safety score depends on factors such as good air quality and the availability of essential health facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors, and fire stations.

  • Schools

    A high score in the schools category could be the result of elements like top-notch test scores, high education levels and the convenient location of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Cost Of Living

    Residents of this area contend with a high cost of living, resulting in increased expenditures for everyday goods and services, housing, utilities and health care.

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      Island Heights transportation information

      Statistic Island Heights New Jersey National
      Average one way commute30min31min26min
      Workers who drive to work82.8%71.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.1%8.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit2.3%11.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.8%3.0%2.8%
      Working from home9.0%4.1%4.6%
      Source: The Island Heights, NJ data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).