Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Espresso Joe's
Coffee Shop
Cafe Red's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Polar Bear Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Michelina's A Marketplace Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sungate Deli & Dairy
Coffee Shop
GEMS House of Bagels III
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Keansburg Amusement Park
Theme Park
Runaway Rapids Waterpark
Theme Park
Keyport Fire Museum and Education Center
Museum
Fowler's Theatre
Theatre Arts
Keyport Historical Society
Museum
Cinemark
Cinema
Knights of Columbus 3402
Nightclub
Middletown Harmony Bowl
Bowling Alley
PNC Bank Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Burrowes Mansion Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (5) D-
The Scoop at the Bay
Sweets
UB Social
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Lucky 7 Deli
Deli
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Great Wall
Fast Food
Ralph's Italian Ices
Sweets
The Belly Flop Cafe
Fast Food
Hiawatha
Bar
McDonagh's Pub
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burlew's Bar and Grill
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Jackie Keelen's Bar & Grill
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mike's Sub Shop
Fast Food
Mike's Submarine Sandwiches
Fast Food
Raritan Bay Brewing Co.
Bar
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bethany Wines & Liquors
Alcohol
Fitness (0) F
Building 400
Community Centre
NATCO Park Activity Center
Community Centre
James J. Cullen Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
I AM Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
El Apache Food
Grocery Store
Old Time Bagels
Bakery
Lidl
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Dearborn Farms
Grocery Store
Bagels
Bakery
Best Market
Grocery Store
Harmony Natural Foods
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Super Foodtown
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Scholer Park
Park
Firefighters Park
Park
Memorial Fields
Park
Campbell Street Park
Park
Helen Harding Hayes Memorial Park
Park
Evergreen Street Park
Park
Cedar Street Park
Park
Brookside Park
Park
Eighth Street Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Hill Street Park
Park
Keyport Waterfront Park
Park
Donohue Playground
Playground
Keyport Waterfront Park
Park
Marie Cottrell Main Street Park
Park
Mini Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Jack Conway Senior Park
Park
St. John's Park
Park
Fireman's Memorial Park
Park
Friendship Park
Park
Leocadia Park
Park
Mercer Street Park
Park
Henry Hudson Trail
Park
Forest Park
Park
Shops (0) F
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Supreme Team Barbershop
Hairdresser
Wawa
Convenience Store
Nails by Sarah
Beauty
Gem's House of Bagels
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Country Farms Food Store
Convenience Store
The Parlour
Gift Shop
Keyport Nails & Spa
Beauty
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
T.L.C. Nails
Beauty
Platinum Nails
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Jewelry by Leonard Designs
Fashion
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
DXL Men's Apparel
Clothing
Kohl's
Department Store
Trio Salon
Hairdresser
Dollar & Deals
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.9% take public transportation in Union Beach.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations A+
Front Street at Pine Street
Bus Stop
Front Street at Pine Street
Bus Stop
Route 36 & Seagate
Bus Stop
Route 36 & Union
Bus Stop
Broad Street at Front Street
Bus Stop
Broad Street at Front Street
Bus Stop
Carr Avenue at Center Avenue
Bus Stop
Hazlet
Transit Station
NJ 35 at Cliffwood Avenue
Bus Stop
NJ 35 at Cliffwood Avenue
Bus Stop
Aberdeen-Matawan
Transit Station
Matawan Ave. at Aberdeen Rd.
Bus Stop
Matawan Ave. at Daniel Dr.
Bus Stop
Aberdeen Rd. at Sutton Pl.
Bus Stop
Matawan Ave. at Marc Dr.
Bus Stop
Ravine Dr. at Main St.
Bus Stop
Aberdeen Rd. at Union St.
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.9% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Union Beach is 121/100 - which is equal to New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Union Beach crime rates are 174 per 100k, which is 89% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
140 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
35 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Union Beach is $109,512 - which is 49% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$109,512 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Union Gardens Fire Company
Fire Station
Union Gardens Fire Company
Fire Station
Union Hose Company
Fire Station
Union Beach Fire Co. #1
Fire Station
Harris Gardens Fire Company
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Keyport Fire Patrol
Fire Station
Lincoln Hose Fire Company
Fire Station
Hazlet Township Police Station
Police
West Keansburg Fire Company
Fire Station
North Centerville Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Keyport Fire Department - Engine Co.1 / Hook & Ladder Co.
Fire Station
Raritan Hose Company
Fire Station
VNA of Central Jersey
Clinic
Sav-on Drugs
Pharmacy
Keyport First Aid
Ambulance Station
Family Dental - Dr. Ira Bauman
Dentist
Dr Barbara K Currie
Doctor
Bayshore Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
New Point Comfort Fire Company
Fire Station
Keyport Police Department
Police
Liberty Hose Company Number 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
Hazlet Family Care
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Union Beach home prices are $296,100 - which is 6% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$296,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools C-

The Union Beach graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (1) F
Memorial School
Cove Road School
Middle Road School
Lillian Drive School
Baytuliman Academy
Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center
Keyport Central School
Joseph C. Caruso School
Joseph R. Bolger Middle School
Beers Street School
Ocean Avenue Elementary School
Raritan Valley School
Indian Hill School
Cliffwood Elementary School
Thorne Middle School
Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School
Harmony Elementary School
St Benedict School
Port Monmouth Elementary School
Icob Academy
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School
Strathmore Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Baytuliman Academy
Raritan High School
Monmouth County Vocational Technical High School
Keyport High School
Keansburg High School
Monmouth Christian Academy
St John Vianney Regional High School
Matawan Regional High School
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ratings A

Union Beach has an overall rating of 83% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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  • Union Beach has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Union Beach crime rates are 89% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Union Beach is equal to the New Jersey average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Union Beach? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Scholer Park
      Firefighters Park
      Memorial Fields
      Campbell Street Park
      Helen Harding Hayes Memorial Park
      Evergreen Street Park
      Cedar Street Park
      Brookside Park

      Entertainment

      Keansburg Amusement Park
      Runaway Rapids Waterpark
      Keyport Fire Museum and Education Center
      Fowler's Theatre
      Keyport Historical Society
      Cinemark
      Knights of Columbus 3402
      Middletown Harmony Bowl

      Food & Drink

      The Scoop at the Bay
      UB Social
      McDonald's
      Lucky 7 Deli
      Burger King
      Dunkin'
      Taco Bell
      Popeyes

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Union Beach? Of all people who commute, 8.9% take public transportation in Union Beach.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Union Beach? The cost of living in Union Beach is 121/100 - which is equal to New Jersey.
      Union Beach
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Union Beach? Union Beach crime rates are 174, which are 89% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      174 per 100k people

      92% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 574

      92% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -9%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Union Beach? The median income in Union Beach is $109,512 which is 49% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $109,51298% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,51246% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Union Beach a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Union Beach home prices? Union Beach home prices are $296,100 - which is 6% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $296,10060% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,39647% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      94%

      47% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Union Beach have good schools? The Union Beach graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      7% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Union Beach a good place to live? Union Beach has an overall rating of 83% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      2 total surveys

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