New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Brielle is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,960. Residents earn $167,754 per year, which is 123% above the national average.
Based on current data, Brielle receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Brielle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brielle is $167,754, which is significantly higher than the national average — 123% above $75,149. This places Brielle among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Brielle is $815,100, making it a premium housing market at 189% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,655 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Brielle is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 21 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 545 per 100,000, 72% below the national average.
Brielle is a highly educated community — 64.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Brielle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $167,754 |
| 123% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $87,298 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.6% |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,968 |
| County GDP | $52,693M |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Healthcare | 2,730 |
| Retail | 2,557 |
| Manufacturing | 419 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.50% |
| Commute Time | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.4% |
| Census Median | $815,100 |
| 189% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,224,193 |
| Median List Price | $1,272,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,272,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $448 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.1% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,655 |
| 128% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.50% |
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.4% |
| Depression | 15.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.3% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Total Violent | 21.0/100K |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 21.0/100K |
| Total Property | 545.1/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 188.7/100K |
| Theft | 356.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,818/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1055°N, 74.0637°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 64.9% |
| 93% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,818/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.4% |