At a Glance
Median Income
$140,074
$115,245 per capita
Home Value
$918,100
Zillow: $1,183,389
Median Rent
$2,169/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
218/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.9%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
7.9% smoking rate
How Monmouth Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monmouth Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monmouth Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monmouth Beach residents earn a median household income of $140,074 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $115,245. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% 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 Monmouth Beach is $918,100 , 226% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,183,389. Median rent is $2,169/month, with 30.2% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Monmouth Beach reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 218/100K.
Education
64.9% of adults in Monmouth Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monmouth Beach has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,201
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density3,078/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,074
Per Capita$115,245
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$145,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
C+
Home Value$918,100
Rent$2,169
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$1,183,389
Housing Units1,913
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent31/100K
Property218/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,345/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation4 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.9%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+31.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 72%
Commute32 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Monmouth Beach was founded in 1906.
The median home in Monmouth Beach was built in 1977.
30.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.530 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 6,391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.