Tinton Falls, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Tinton Falls is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 19,252. Residents earn $113,844 per year, which is 51% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
19,252 Population 1,244/sq mi density
$113,844 Median Income $71,823 per capita
$458,300 Home Value $613,650 Zillow
$2,103 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
17 Violent Crime/100K 1,696 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$113,844 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$458,300 home value, $2,103/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
17 violent crimes/100K (96% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $113,844
51% higher than US avg
Home Value $458,300
63% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 17/100K
96% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 53.6%
59% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,103
81% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.5%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.9%
60% lower than US avg

How Tinton Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population19,252
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density1,244/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 77%

Economy

A+
Median Income$113,844
Per Capita$71,823
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$52,693M
Commute32 min

Housing

A
Home Value$458,300
Rent$2,103
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$613,650

Crime

F
Violent17/100K
Property1,696/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault11/100K
Burglary128/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.4%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation92 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.6%
High School+97.5%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute32 min
EV Stations8
Libraries37

Is Tinton Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tinton Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Tinton Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tinton Falls is $113,844, which is significantly higher than the national average — 51% above $75,149. This places Tinton Falls among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tinton Falls is $458,300, making it a premium housing market at 63% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,103 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Tinton Falls is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 17 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,696 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Tinton Falls is a highly educated community — 53.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Tinton Falls 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.

Tinton Falls has a population of 19,252 with a density of 1,244 people per square mile. The median age is 47.1 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.2%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 6.3% Black.

Population

19,252
Total Population
1,244
People / sq mi
47.1yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
15.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Tinton Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.6%
8% above US avg
Spanish15.4%
15% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Tinton Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tinton Falls is $113,844, which is 51% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Tinton Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$113,844
51% above US avg
Per Capita Income$71,823
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
IRS Avg AGI$138,949

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.9%
60% 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 Rate2.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.1 min
Work from Home16.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Tinton Falls is $458,300, 63% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,103 (81% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $613,650.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$458,300
63% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$613,650
Median List Price$508,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$508,500
$/Sq Ft$350
Homes Sold12
Sale-to-List Ratio99.3%
Price Drops9.1%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,103
81% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$3,157

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-Occupied81.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$12,205
249% above US avg
Effective Rate2.66%
In Tinton Falls, 30.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 15.4% report depression. 18.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tinton Falls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.5%
5% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure28.0%
Asthma9.2%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity18.1%
Depression15.4%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress9.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.5%
Checkup Rate77.0%
Premature Death5,710/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access95.5%
Healthcare Facilities2,730
Tinton Falls has a violent crime rate of 17 per 100,000 residents, 96% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,696 per 100,000 (13% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Tinton Falls vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent16.7/100K
96% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape5.6/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault11.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,695.7/100K
13% below US avg
Burglary127.9/100K
Theft1,534.4/100K
Vehicle Theft33.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)46

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Tinton Falls 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

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area15.5 sq mi (40.1 km²)
Population Density1,244/sq mi
Coordinates40.2663°N, 74.0961°W
County FIPS34025
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 53.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% 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+53.6%
59% above US avg
High School+97.5%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,244/sq mi
Total Area15.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations8
Alt Fuel Stations8
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 Commute32.1 min
Work from Home16.5%

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