Avenel, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan · City

4.2 Great / 5.0
17,143 Population
$95,935 Median Income
$351,200 Home Value
$1,839 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
39.3 yrs Median Age
29.4% Bachelor's Degree+
4.2
Overall
4.7
Economy
4.6
Affordability
3.4
Education

People

Population17,143
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density5,042/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 35.9%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$95,935
Per Capita Income$38,824
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty Rate7.6%
County GDP$51,947M

Housing

4.6/5
Home Value (Census)$351,200
Zillow Value$519,145
Median Rent$1,839
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,132

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Depression12.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul33° / 77°
Rain50 in/yr
Snow26 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 39 (Good)

Education

3.4/5
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+87.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.24
Libraries (County)24

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute34 min
Work From Home8.9%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Avenel Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$95,935
Home Value$351,200
Median Rent$1,839
Poverty Rate7.6%
Bachelor's Degree+29.4%
Unemployment2.8%
Avg Temperature54.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population17,143
Population Density5,042 per sq mi
Median Age39.3 years
Male58.2%
Female41.8%
Male 58.2%
Female 41.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 35.9% Black 27.8% Hispanic 0.7% Other 35.6%
White35.9%
Black or African American27.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races35.6%

Language

English Only58.5%
Spanish Speakers41.5%
English 58.5% Spanish 41.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.5%
Health Insurance94.1%

Income

28% above avg
Median Household Income$95,935
Per Capita Income$38,824
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,622
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$109,188

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.8%
Poverty Rate7.6%
Total Establishments (County)16,571
County GDP$51,947M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,317
Healthcare Facilities1,591
Retail Stores1,861
Manufacturing523
Total Establishments16,571

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,317 Healthcare 1,591 Retail 1,861 Manufacturing 523

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$109,188
Avg Property Tax Paid$13,532

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time34.0 min
Work From Home8.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

25% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$351,200
Zillow Home Value Index$519,145

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$899,900
Price Per Sq Ft$410
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio95.8%
Price Drops11.5%
Active Inventory26

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied49.7%

Rental Costs

58% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,839

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$13,532
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.85%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure32.7%
Asthma8.6%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity27.1%
Depression12.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.1%
Regular Checkup77.2%
Premature Death Rate6,477 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.3 / 10
Exercise Access99.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,591
Restaurants (County)1,317

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)29

Temperature

33°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average54.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation50.4 in
Annual Snowfall26.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median39.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation41 ft (12 m)
Land Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density5,042 per sq mi
Latitude40.5843°
Longitude-74.2716°
County FIPS34039

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37%
D 61.2%

Democrat +24.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.4%
High School+87.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.24

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density5,042 per sq mi
Land Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)24

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)29

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