Navesink, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Navesink is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,904. Residents earn $145,708 per year, which is 94% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,904 Population 2,164/sq mi density
$145,708 Median Income $108,045 per capita
$695,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$145,708 median income, 5.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$695,300 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $145,708
94% higher than US avg
Home Value $695,300
147% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 57.5%
71% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.4%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Navesink Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,904
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density2,164/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$145,708
Per Capita$108,045
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$52,693M
Commute46 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$695,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.9%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation93 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.5%
High School+83.8%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute46 min
Libraries37

Is Navesink a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Navesink receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Navesink stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Navesink is $145,708, which is significantly higher than the national average — 94% above $75,149. This places Navesink among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Navesink is $695,300, making it a premium housing market at 147% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Navesink is a highly educated community — 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Navesink experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Navesink has a population of 1,904 with a density of 2,164 people per square mile. The median age is 51.9 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.5%), with 1.2% Black.

Population

1,904
Total Population
2,164
People / sq mi
51.9yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Navesink vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.8%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.2%
61% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Navesink vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Navesink is $145,708, which is 94% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 46 minutes.

Income: Navesink vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$145,708
94% above US avg
Per Capita Income$108,045
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
IRS Avg AGI$138,949

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)21,968
County GDP$52,693M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,925
Healthcare2,730
Retail2,557
Manufacturing419

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$12,205
249% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time45.8 min
Work from Home5.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Navesink is $695,300, 147% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$695,300
147% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$12,205
249% above US avg
Effective Rate1.76%
In Navesink, 29.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 15.9% report depression. 17.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Navesink vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.4%
8% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure26.9%
Asthma9.2%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity17.2%
Depression15.9%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress9.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.6%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death5,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access95.5%
Healthcare Facilities2,730

Crime Rates: Navesink vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Navesink 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 is 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.5 inches
38% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation93 ft (28 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density2,164/sq mi
Coordinates40.4003°N, 74.0448°W
County FIPS34025
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 57.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.8%
D 43.4%

Winner: Republican by 11.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+57.5%
71% above US avg
High School+83.8%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,164/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities2,730
Restaurants1,925
Retail Stores2,557

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute45.8 min
Work from Home5.7%

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