What are the schools like in Barnegat Light, NJ?

School district data for Barnegat Light is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Barnegat Light?

The median household income in Barnegat Light, NJ is $93,958 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.3%.

What is the weather like in Barnegat Light, NJ?

Barnegat Light has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Barnegat Light, NJ affordable or expensive?

Barnegat Light's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Barnegat Light is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $921,900 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Barnegat Light 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 Light, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Barnegat Light is a small town of 435 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $93,958 and a 17.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Barnegat Light stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Barnegat Light is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Metric	Barnegat Light, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$921,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,958	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Barnegat Light'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

Metric	Barnegat Light, NJ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	73.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Barnegat Light sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 51.3 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Barnegat Light, NJ
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	51.3"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Barnegat Light, NJ	National Avg
Population	435	—
Median Age	60.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	19.3%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	43.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Harvey Cedars, NJ 4 mi Waretown, NJ 5 mi Barnegat, NJ 6 mi Forked River, NJ 6 mi Surf City, NJ 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Barnegat Light

Barnegat Light, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08006

Barnegat Light vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnegat Light, NJ affordable or expensive?

Barnegat Light's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Barnegat Light roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $921,900 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Barnegat Light, NJ?

Barnegat Light'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 Light?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Barnegat Light, NJ a good place to live?

Barnegat Light, NJ has a population of 435, a median household income of $93,958, and an unemployment rate of 17.3%. 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 Light?

Barnegat Light averages 41.6°F in January and 85.5°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 Light?

Barnegat Light, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08006.

What is the population of Barnegat Light?

The population of Barnegat Light, New Jersey is 435 with a median age of 60.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Barnegat Light?

Key numbers for living in Barnegat Light: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $921,900, median household income $93,958, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Barnegat Light side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.