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Brielle, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,960 Population 2,818/sq mi density
$167,754 Median Income $87,298 per capita
$815,100 Home Value $1,224,193 Zillow
$2,655 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
43 Violent Crime/100K 320 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$167,754 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$815,100 home value, $2,655/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
43 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Brielle, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$167,754
123% above
$87,298 per capita
Home Value
$815,100
189% above
Zillow: $1,224,193
Median Rent
$2,655/mo
128% above
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
89% below
320/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.9%
93% above
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Brielle Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brielle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
223%
Home Value
289%
Rent
228%
Poverty
5%
Bachelor's
193%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brielle a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brielle residents earn a median household income of $167,754 , which is 123% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $87,298. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brielle is $815,100 , 189% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,224,193. Median rent is $2,655/month, with 34.8% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Brielle reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 320/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

64.9% of adults in Brielle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% above the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brielle has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population4,960
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density2,818/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$167,754
Per Capita$87,298
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357

Housing

B+
Home Value$815,100
Rent$2,655
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$1,224,193
Housing Units2,149
Rent Burden34.8%

Crime

F
Violent43/100K
Property320/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault21/100K
Burglary64/100K

Health

Obesity28.5%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation6 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+64.9%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+26.4%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37

Did You Know?

Brielle was founded in 1919.
The median home in Brielle was built in 1966.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.