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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 76.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.5% |
| 75% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $101,738 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,849 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,968 |
| County GDP | $52,693M |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Healthcare | 2,730 |
| Retail | 2,557 |
| Manufacturing | 419 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.56% |
| Commute Time | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |
| Census Median | $477,000 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $685,023 |
| Median List Price | $759,950 |
| Median List Price | $759,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $423 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 9.5% |
| Inventory | 21 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,985 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,008 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.56% |
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 14.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Total Violent | 196.5/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 8.2/100K |
| Robbery | 98.3/100K |
| Assault | 90.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,252.1/100K |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 155.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,031.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 65.5/100K |
| Arson | 32.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3487°N, 74.0665°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.0% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,351/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 13 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |