Because of many things, Barnegat is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Barnegat really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Barnegat perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.
Barnegat is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
As is often the case in a small town, Barnegat doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
Barnegat is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 45.01% of adults in Barnegat have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Barnegat in 2022 was $39,506, which is low income relative to New Jersey, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $158,024 for a family of four. However, Barnegat contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Barnegat home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Barnegat residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Barnegat include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Barnegat is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
