2 Apartments for rent in Point Pleasant, NJ

A small city in New Jersey, Point Pleasant has approximately 19,000 residents. The city's population, at an average age of just over 40, is middle-of-the-pack compared to other cities in the state, which has an average age of 39. Only 20% of residents rent in Point Pleasant, as home ownership is common in the city. With an average rent of $1,580 a month, exceeding the state average by $308/month, relatively high rent costs could be playing a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Point Pleasant has an average commute time of about 33 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common way to get to work, opted for by 49% of commuters, while public transit isn't extensively used. Biking is the second-most common way to get to work, chosen by 1% of residents. A small percentage of commuters walk to work.

Point Pleasant has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 9% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Furthermore, 19% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are five primary industries in Point Pleasant: healthcare, education, retail, entertainment, and construction. Combined, these industries account for 33% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 10% of the city's population works in sales, which ranks as the top field in the city. With an average annual income of just over $105K, Point Pleasant workers bring in about $19,000 more than the average New Jersey resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).