National Park 66 Good
National Park Livability #345 ranked city in New Jersey#10,741 ranked city in the USARanks better than 63% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in National Park

PROS
  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

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What's it like Living in National Park?

National Park, New Jersey is a small city with a population of 2,964 inhabitants. If we look at the most recent Census, National Park is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are Black and Asian. An important consideration when living in National Park is the longer-than-average commute times. If you seek a short work commute, this area may not be the best choice for you. The one-way commute time here typically takes 32 minutes, far surpassing the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in National Park could be a positive experience compared to other cities in New Jersey if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like amenities, crime, cost of living, health & safety, employment, you can easily compare the best places to live in National Park and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare National Park to New Jersey and the national average.

With a livability score of 64 out of 100, National Park is ranked #12,219 in the United States and #377 in New Jersey. Based on the grades for each individual category, National Park has received high marks for crime (A-), employment (B-) and housing (B). Unfortunately for National Park, there are some categories for which it does not rank well, this includes: amenities (F), cost of living (D) and education (D).

Finding affordable real estate and housing in National Park can be tricky. Having said that, this area might be the place to get the best of both worlds. Based on factors like home/rental affordability and appreciation rates, this area has received an above average score in the housing category. A healthy real estate market can lead to wealth appreciation for property owners, as rising property values can contribute to homeowners' equity, financial stability and the ability to build long-term wealth.

Certain items on your wish list like shopping, restaurants, nightlife, parks and proximity to public transportation are all important things to look for. Having said that, perhaps the most important metric to consider when contemplating a move to National Park is real estate affordability. Median real estate prices in National Park come in at $145,700, which is 54% lower than the New Jersey average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In National Park, the home price to income ratio is 2.2, which is 48.8% lower than the New Jersey average.

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      Statistic National Park New Jersey National
      Average one way commute32min31min26min
      Workers who drive to work84.2%71.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.6%8.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit2.6%11.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.1%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.6%3.0%2.8%
      Working from home3.7%4.1%4.6%
      Source: The National Park, NJ data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).