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Red Bank, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County

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 28.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 1,049 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
108 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Red Bank, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,738
35% above
$65,849 per capita
Home Value
$477,000
69% above
Zillow: $685,023
Median Rent
$1,985/mo
71% above
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
72% below
1,049/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.0%
54% above
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Red Bank Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Red Bank's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
135%
Home Value
169%
Rent
171%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
154%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Red Bank a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Red Bank residents earn a median household income of $101,738 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,849. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Red Bank is $477,000 , 69% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $685,023. Median rent is $1,985/month, with 28.8% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Red Bank reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,049/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

52.0% of adults in Red Bank hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% above the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population12,864
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density7,351/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,738
Per Capita$65,849
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357

Housing

A
Home Value$477,000
Rent$1,985
Ownership50.1%
Zillow$685,023
Housing Units6,387
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent108/100K
Property1,049/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault42/100K
Burglary117/100K

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation39 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.0%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries37

Did You Know?

The median home in Red Bank was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.