At a Glance
Median Income
$64,167
$36,344 per capita
Home Value
$135,500
Zillow: $99,364
Median Rent
$725/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
519/100K
3,429/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Long Branch residents earn a median household income of $64,167 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,344. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Branch is $135,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,364. Median rent is $725/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Long Branch reports 519 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,429/100K.
Education
27.5% of adults in Long Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long Branch has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population457
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density143/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$36,344
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,500
Rent$725
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$99,364
Housing Units215
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent519/100K
Property3,429/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,151 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Long Branch was founded in 1893.
The median home in Long Branch was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.