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Interlaken, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
821 Population 2,488/sq mi density
$180,972 Median Income $88,472 per capita
$935,600 Home Value $1,518,015 Zillow
$3,417 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$180,972 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$935,600 home value, $3,417/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Interlaken, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$180,972
141% above
$88,472 per capita
Home Value
$935,600
232% above
Zillow: $1,518,015
Median Rent
$3,417/mo
194% above
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
380/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.7%
101% above
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
7% below
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Interlaken Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
241%
Home Value
332%
Rent
294%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
201%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Interlaken a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Interlaken residents earn a median household income of $180,972 , which is 141% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $88,472. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 Interlaken is $935,600 , 232% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,518,015. Median rent is $3,417/month, with 26.3% 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 1943.

Safety & Crime

Interlaken reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 380/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

67.7% of adults in Interlaken hold a bachelor's degree or higher (101% above the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Interlaken 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

Population821
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density2,488/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$180,972
Per Capita$88,472
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357

Housing

B+
Home Value$935,600
Rent$3,417
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$1,518,015
Housing Units380
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property380/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity29.8%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation17 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+67.7%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+27.9%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37

Did You Know?

Interlaken was founded in 1922.
The median home in Interlaken was built in 1943.
26.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% 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.