At a Glance
Median Income
$61,788
$42,766 per capita
Home Value
$246,100
Zillow: $308,574
Median Rent
$1,118/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
396/100K
1,189/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
14.7% 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
3.4 / 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 $61,788 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,766. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,611 business establishments, including 952 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Red Bank is $246,100 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,574. Median rent is $1,118/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Red Bank reports 396 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,189/100K.
Education
43.4% of adults in Red Bank hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Red Bank has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population11,960
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,823/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,788
Per Capita$42,766
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$37,279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A
Home Value$246,100
Rent$1,118
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$308,574
Housing Units6,405
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent396/100K
Property1,189/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation746 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.4%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed224 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Red Bank was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 224 Mbps.
There are 952 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.