Barnegat : New Jersey
Living a Beach Lifestyle in Barnegat, New_Jersey
Barnegat is in Ocean County on the mainland, just inside the tremendous beaches on Long Beach Island. People who love boating and the beach will find Barnegat a nice place to live. Barnegat is about 45 minutes north of Atlantic City, which is where you would go for entertainment. Philadelphia is slightly closer than New York City, each more than an hour away.
The Jersey beaches are some of the best in the world. Photo of Barnegat Light courtesy of and per license of Wikipedia and Andrew Bossi.
Where to Retire in Barnegat and Home Prices
Retirees find this area popular and developers have built many over 55 and active adult communities in Barnegat (see link at top left).
Real Estate Prices
The median home value in mid-2022 in Barnegat was $398,317 according to Zillow.
What Is Special about Barnegat
Long Beach Island and Barnegat Light. There are a lot of active adult communities to choose from.
What Is Not Special about Barnegat
Traffic in season is intense and is a car dependent community, not considered walkable. Growth is rampant, with taxes and cost of living high.
Climate and Physical Environment
Located in southern New Jersey along the Atlantic Ocean. It is protected from the ocean by Long Beach Island. There are many bays that provide excellent boating and fishing. The average July high temperature is 86 and the average January high is 41 (the low is 22). The wettest month is August (5").
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Atlantic City is your best entertainment option, but NYC and Philly are relatively close by good roads.
Crime
Barnegat's crime rate is lower than the national average.
Medical Facilities
Manahawkin and Toms River have many medical facilities and rehab places. Southern Ocean County Hospital in Manahawkin is the biggest. There are also a number of assisted and independent living facilities in the area.
Transportation
Garden State Parkway is a convenient road running north and south.
Valuable Links
City-Data Barnegat
Barnegat Township
New Jersey retirement facts and retirement communities
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