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Avenel, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Union County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
17,143
Population
5,042/sq mi density
$95,935
Median Income
$38,824 per capita
$351,200
Home Value
$519,145 Zillow
$1,839
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
181
Violent Crime/100K
1,092 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$95,935 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$351,200 home value, $1,839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$351,200
25% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,839/mo
58% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
49.7%
24% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,536
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$351,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$519,145
Median Sale Price
$439,497
Median List Price
$899,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
49.7%
Owner-Occupied
50.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$1,839/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
98 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
11.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$410
Active Inventory
26
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
49.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $351,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $519,145 |
| Median Sale Price | $439,497 |
| Median List Price | $899,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $410 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,839 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 98 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.5% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 26 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $410 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 49.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,536 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 26.9% |