At a Glance
Median Income
$82,183
$35,465 per capita
Home Value
$401,900
Zillow: $657,114
Median Rent
$1,818/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
290/100K
1,266/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
12.2% smoking rate
How Freehold Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Freehold's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Freehold a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Freehold residents earn a median household income of $82,183 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,465. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% 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 Freehold is $401,900 , 43% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $657,114. Median rent is $1,818/month, with 33.5% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Freehold reports 290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,266/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Freehold hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freehold has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population12,504
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density6,479/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born27.4%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,183
Per Capita$35,465
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
B+
Home Value$401,900
Rent$1,818
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$657,114
Housing Units4,541
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent290/100K
Property1,266/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation178 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Freehold was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
27.4% 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.