At a Glance
Median Income
$95,935
$38,824 per capita
Home Value
$351,200
Zillow: $529,163
Median Rent
$1,839/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
12.0% smoking rate
How Avenel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avenel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avenel a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avenel residents earn a median household income of $95,935 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,824. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avenel is $351,200 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $529,163. Median rent is $1,839/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
29.4% of adults in Avenel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avenel has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population17,143
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density5,042/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born29.4%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,935
Per Capita$38,824
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A+
Home Value$351,200
Rent$1,839
Ownership49.7%
Zillow$529,163
Housing Units5,536
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation41 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute34 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Avenel was built in 1975.
10.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
29.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.