Forked River, NJ

Living in Forked River

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 3
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Commute 12
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 34
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 83
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 94
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Schools 33
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Residents

4.8k Population -184 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$77k Median Household Income +$6.8k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
39  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office25%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$288k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent -$144 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas92%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forked River

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Ocean County10

Property Crime in Forked River

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Ocean County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 4
Feb 35 3 5
Mar 42 4 2
Apr 52 4 0
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forked River

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding40
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forked River, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forked River, NJ

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The Goddard School
1 miles, NW
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Ocean Academy
7 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Forked River, NJ

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Beth Medrash Govoha
19 miles, N
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Yeshiva Toras Chaim
19 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Forked River, NJ

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Airports

Airports near Forked River, NJ

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Trenton Mercer Airport
46 miles, NW
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