Forked River, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,988 Population 1,820/sq mi density
$87,455 Median Income $48,101 per capita
$404,600 Home Value $514,526 Zillow
$2,071 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$87,455 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$404,600 home value, $2,071/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Forked River, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,455
16% above
$48,101 per capita
Home Value
$404,600
44% above
Zillow: $514,526
Median Rent
$2,071/mo
78% above
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
28% below
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Forked River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
116%
Home Value
144%
Rent
178%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forked River 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

Forked River residents earn a median household income of $87,455 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,101. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,958 business establishments, including 1,344 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forked River is $404,600 , 44% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $514,526. Median rent is $2,071/month, with 24.1% 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 1980.

Education

24.4% of adults in Forked River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Forked River has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population4,988
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density1,820/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$87,455
Per Capita$48,101
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A
Home Value$404,600
Rent$2,071
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$514,526
Housing Units2,713
Rent Burden24.1%

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,127/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Forked River was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 48 fatal vehicle crashes.