At a Glance
Median Income
$167,754
$87,298 per capita
Home Value
$815,100
Zillow: $1,224,193
Median Rent
$2,655/mo
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
320/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.9%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
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)
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.
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