Because of many things, Jersey Shore is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Jersey Shore a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The borough’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Jersey Shore has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Jersey Shore’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The education level of Jersey Shore citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.86% of adults 25 and older in Jersey Shore have a college degree.
The per capita income in Jersey Shore in 2022 was $25,275, which is low income relative to Pennsylvania, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $101,100 for a family of four. However, Jersey Shore contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Jersey Shore home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Jersey Shore residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Jersey Shore include German, Irish, Italian, English, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Jersey Shore is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
