What are the schools like in Barnegat, NJ?

Barnegat is served primarily by Barnegat Township School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Barnegat?

The median household income in Barnegat, NJ is $98,621 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Barnegat, NJ?

Barnegat has an average high temperature of 40.7°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

Barnegat, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Barnegat, NJ affordable or expensive?

Barnegat's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Barnegat is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $337,800 and the median rent is $1,644 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Barnegat, NJ?

Barnegat has a violent crime rate of 12.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 114.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Barnegat, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Barnegat is a small town of 3,284 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $98,621 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Barnegat stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living. Whether Barnegat is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Barnegat city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Barnegat's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Barnegat costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Barnegat, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$337,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,644	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,621	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Barnegat's violent crime rate is 12.8 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

12.8 /100k

Property Crime

114.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Barnegat is served primarily by Barnegat Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Barnegat, NJ	National Avg
School District	Barnegat Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Barnegat sees average highs of 40.7°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Barnegat, NJ
Average High — January	40.7°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	51.3"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Barnegat, NJ	National Avg
Population	3,284	—
Median Age	41.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	23.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waretown, NJ 3 mi Ocean Acres, NJ 3 mi Manahawkin, NJ 5 mi Forked River, NJ 5 mi Harvey Cedars, NJ 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Barnegat

Barnegat, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08005

Barnegat vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnegat, NJ affordable or expensive?

Barnegat's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Barnegat roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $337,800 and median rent is $1,644/month.

What is the crime rate in Barnegat, NJ?

Barnegat's violent crime rate is 12.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 114.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Barnegat?

Public schools in Barnegat are operated by Barnegat Township School District. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 43.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Barnegat, NJ a good place to live?

Barnegat, NJ has a population of 3,284, a median household income of $98,621, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Barnegat?

Barnegat averages 40.7°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.3 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Barnegat?

Barnegat, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08005.

What is the population of Barnegat?

The population of Barnegat, New Jersey is 3,284 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Barnegat?

Key numbers for living in Barnegat: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $337,800, median household income $98,621, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Barnegat side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.