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Asbury, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Asbury is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 245. Residents earn $119,250 per year, which is 59% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
245 Population 355/sq mi density
$119,250 Median Income $51,287 per capita
$457,700 Home Value $591,588 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$119,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$457,700 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $119,250
59% higher than US avg
Home Value $457,700
62% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 63.4%
88% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.6%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Asbury Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population245
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,250
Per Capita$51,287
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$6,162M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$457,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$591,588
Housing Units81
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity30.6%
Uninsured6.9%
Smoking11.4%
Depression21.4%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation387 ft (118 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.0%
Libraries10

Is Asbury a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Asbury receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Asbury stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Asbury is $119,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 59% above $75,149. This places Asbury among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Asbury is $457,700, making it a premium housing market at 62% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Asbury is a highly educated community — 63.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Asbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Asbury has a population of 245 with a density of 355 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.9%), with 4.5% Black.

Population

245
Total Population
355
People / sq mi
36.4yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.5%
Female 55.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Asbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Asbury vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Asbury is $119,250, which is 59% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Asbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$119,250
59% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,287
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
IRS Avg AGI$83,243

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,852
County GDP$6,162M

Business (County)

Restaurants242
Healthcare313
Retail324
Manufacturing112

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,194
163% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Drive Alone69.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Asbury is $457,700, 62% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $591,588.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$457,700
62% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$591,588

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.7%
Housing Units81
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,194
163% above US avg
Effective Rate2.01%
In Asbury, 30.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.9% of residents lack health insurance. 11.4% are current smokers. 21.4% report depression. 21.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Asbury vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.6%
5% below US avg
Diabetes6.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma10.0%
COPD4.7%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.4%
19% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity21.3%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress11.2%
Short Sleep35.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.9%
20% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.0%
Dental Visits70.9%
Premature Death7,006/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access90.4%
Healthcare Facilities313
Asbury has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density355/sq mi
Coordinates40.6989°N, 75.0078°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34041
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 63.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.5%
D 38.8%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+63.4%
88% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+13.8%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density355/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities313
Restaurants242
Retail Stores324

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Drive Alone69.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.3%

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