Red Bank, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Red Bank is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 12,864. Residents earn $101,738 per year, which is 35% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
12,864 Population 7,351/sq mi density
$101,738 Median Income $65,849 per capita
$477,000 Home Value $685,023 Zillow
$1,985 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
197 Violent Crime/100K 2,252 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$101,738 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$477,000 home value, $1,985/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
197 violent crimes/100K (48% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $101,738
35% higher than US avg
Home Value $477,000
69% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 197/100K
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.0%
54% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,985
71% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.4%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population12,864
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density7,351/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 64%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,738
Per Capita$65,849
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$52,693M
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$477,000
Rent$1,985
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$685,023

Crime

F
Violent197/100K
Property2,252/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault90/100K
Burglary156/100K

Health

Obesity33.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression14.3%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation39 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.0%
High School+88.3%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute31 min
EV Stations13
Libraries37

Is Red Bank a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Red Bank receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Red Bank offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Red Bank is $101,738, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places Red Bank among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Red Bank is $477,000, making it a premium housing market at 69% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,985 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Red Bank is below the national average at 197 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,252 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Red Bank is a highly educated community — 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Red Bank 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.

Red Bank has a population of 12,864 with a density of 7,351 people per square mile. The median age is 39.7 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (63.7%), with 4.9% Hispanic, 7.1% Black.

Population

12,864
Total Population
7,351
People / sq mi
39.7yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Red Bank vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only76.5%
3% below US avg
Spanish23.5%
75% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Red Bank vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Red Bank is $101,738, which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Red Bank vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,738
35% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,849
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
IRS Avg AGI$138,949

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% 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 Rate2.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Work from Home13.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Red Bank is $477,000, 69% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,985 (71% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $685,023.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$477,000
69% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$685,023
Median List Price$759,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$759,950
$/Sq Ft$423
Homes Sold13
Sale-to-List Ratio98.8%
Price Drops9.5%
Inventory21

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,985
71% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$3,008

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-Occupied50.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$12,205
249% above US avg
Effective Rate2.56%
In Red Bank, 33.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.3% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Red Bank vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.4%
4% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma8.8%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression14.3%
Mental Distress14.9%
Physical Distress11.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.7%
Checkup Rate76.1%
Premature Death5,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access95.5%
Healthcare Facilities2,730
Red Bank has a violent crime rate of 197 per 100,000 residents, 48% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,252 per 100,000 (15% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent196.5/100K
48% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape8.2/100K
Robbery98.3/100K
Assault90.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,252.1/100K
15% above US avg
Burglary155.6/100K
Theft2,031.0/100K
Vehicle Theft65.5/100K
Arson32.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Red Bank 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

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density7,351/sq mi
Coordinates40.3487°N, 74.0665°W
County FIPS34025
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 52.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% 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+52.0%
54% above US avg
High School+88.3%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density7,351/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations13
Alt Fuel Stations13
Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities2,730
Restaurants1,925
Retail Stores2,557

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Work from Home13.5%

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