Villas is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 9,134 people and three associated neighborhoods, Villas is the 215th largest community in New Jersey.Unlike some towns, Villas isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Villas are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Villas is a town of service providers, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Villas who work in management occupations (13.35%), sales jobs (10.82%), and office and administrative support (9.83%). Another notable thing is that Villas is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live. Villas is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. The education level of Villas citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 23.92% of adults in Villas have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Villas in 2022 was $38,296, which is low income relative to New Jersey, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $153,184 for a family of four. However, Villas contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Villas home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Villas residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Villas include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Villas is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.
