At a Glance
Median Income
$73,381
$41,238 per capita
Home Value
$519,000
Zillow: $782,331
Median Rent
$1,744/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
359/100K
2,059/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Long Branch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Long Branch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Long Branch a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Long Branch residents earn a median household income of $73,381 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,238. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 74,847 business establishments, including 6,391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Branch is $519,000 , 84% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $782,331. Median rent is $1,744/month, with 32.7% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Long Branch reports 359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,059/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.5% of adults in Long Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Branch 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
Population32,184
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density6,286/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,381
Per Capita$41,238
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$145,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
C+
Home Value$519,000
Rent$1,744
Ownership41.3%
Zillow$782,331
Housing Units15,029
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent359/100K
Property2,059/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault247/100K
Burglary198/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,345/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation39 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 72%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Long Branch was founded in 1903.
The median home in Long Branch was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.530 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 6,391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
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