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Ocean View

New Jersey · 728 residents · 2.907 sq mi
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Ocean View is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,344. Population has fallen 17% since 2023, a loss of 149 residents. Median home value is $376,700. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
728
−17%since 2023
from 877 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
250 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 302 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.0
+6%since 2023
from 51.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
60168276384492520202024Ocean View
2024728
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,344
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $85,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,140
+14%since 2023
from $54,670 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
−5%since 2023
from 0.521 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $371,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−20%since 2023
from 4.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(765)
Black1.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(94)
Diversity Score28.4%(249)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(620)
Black1.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.4%(83)
Diversity Score32.6%(238)
Diversity Score
33
+15%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+2%since 2023
from 16.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
Female
52.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
Foreign born
4.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean View, New Jersey?

Ocean View, New Jersey has about 728 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ocean View, New Jersey?

The typical household in Ocean View, New Jersey earns about $107,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean View, New Jersey expensive?

In Ocean View, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $376,700.

How educated are people in Ocean View, New Jersey?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean View, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocean View, New Jersey?

About 4.2% of people in Ocean View, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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