New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Eatontown is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 13,537. Residents earn $90,174 per year, which is 20% above the national average.
Based on current data, Eatontown receives an overall livability score of 3.3 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. Eatontown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Eatontown is $90,174, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Eatontown is $454,300, making it a premium housing market at 61% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,599 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Eatontown is below the national average at 205 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,884 per 100,000, 98% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Eatontown 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 | 76.2% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.8% |
| 78% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $90,174 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,708 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% 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 | 2.69% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $454,300 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $611,380 |
| Median List Price | $940,000 |
| Median List Price | $940,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $451 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 6.9% |
| Inventory | 29 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,599 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,157 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.69% |
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 15.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Total Violent | 204.9/100K |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 16.4/100K |
| Robbery | 81.9/100K |
| Assault | 106.5/100K |
| Total Property | 3,884.0/100K |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 393.3/100K |
| Theft | 3,449.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 41.0/100K |
| 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 | 54 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,318/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2916°N, 74.0541°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,318/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |