At a Glance
Median Income
$60,348
$26,545 per capita
Home Value
$176,200
Zillow: $301,872
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
16.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Red Bank a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 $60,348 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,545. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Red Bank is $176,200 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,872. Median rent is $1,141/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
18.7% of adults in Red Bank hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Red Bank has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,950
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density873/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,348
Per Capita$26,545
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$19,752M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,200
Rent$1,141
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$301,872
Housing Units4,427
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,865/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation277 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Red Bank was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.