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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 84.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.4% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $113,844 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $71,823 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% 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 | 2.66% |
| Commute Time | 32.1 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |
| Census Median | $458,300 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $613,650 |
| Median List Price | $508,500 |
| Median List Price | $508,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $350 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,103 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,157 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.66% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% |
| Depression | 15.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Total Violent | 16.7/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 5.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 11.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,695.7/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 127.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,534.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 33.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| 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 | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2663°N, 74.0961°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.6% |
| 59% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,244/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 32.1 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |