At a Glance
Median Income
$113,844
$71,823 per capita
Home Value
$458,300
Zillow: $656,187
Median Rent
$2,103/mo
43.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.6%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
9.6% smoking rate
How Tinton Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tinton Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tinton Falls a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tinton Falls residents earn a median household income of $113,844 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,823. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 Tinton Falls is $458,300 , 63% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $656,187. Median rent is $2,103/month, with 43.7% 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 1991.
Education
53.6% of adults in Tinton Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population19,252
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density1,244/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$113,844
Per Capita$71,823
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
A
Home Value$458,300
Rent$2,103
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$656,187
Housing Units8,925
Rent Burden43.7%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation92 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.6%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+22.6%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Tinton Falls was built in 1991.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.5% 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.