At a Glance
Median Income
$180,833
$72,779 per capita
Home Value
$788,900
Zillow: $203,671
Median Rent
$1,233/mo
41.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
1,709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.7%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.1%
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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+
3.8 / 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 $180,833 , which is 141% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,779. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 38,934 business establishments, including 2,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long Branch is $788,900 , 180% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,671. Median rent is $1,233/month, with 41.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Long Branch reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,709/100K.
Education
66.7% of adults in Long Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% above the national average).
95.8% 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 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population7,066
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2,861/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$180,833
Per Capita$72,779
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$2,194
Housing
A
Home Value$788,900
Rent$1,233
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$203,671
Housing Units2,740
Rent Burden41.1%
Crime
F
Violent74/100K
Property1,709/100K
Health
Obesity21.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death3,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation383 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.7%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+36.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed242 Mbps
EV Stations66
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Long Branch was built in 1969.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 242 Mbps.
There are 2,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 58 fatal vehicle crashes.