Pine Ridge at Crestwood, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Pine Ridge at Crestwood is a small community located in New Jersey, within Ocean County. The total population is 2,719. It ranks as the 405th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pine Ridge at Crestwood is 67.8 years. This is 69% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 22.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pine Ridge at Crestwood is $62,235. This is 40% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $135,900. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $454,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Pine Ridge at Crestwood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pine Ridge at Crestwood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.0% vs 50.9%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pine Ridge at Crestwood, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.