New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
West Freehold is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 14,233. Residents earn $120,570 per year, which is 60% above the national average.
Based on current data, West Freehold receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. West Freehold stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in West Freehold is $120,570, which is significantly higher than the national average — 60% above $75,149. This places West Freehold among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in West Freehold is $507,600, making it a premium housing market at 80% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,107 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
West Freehold is a highly educated community — 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
West Freehold experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 83.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.9% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $120,570 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,796 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% 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 | 2.40% |
| Commute Time | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
| Census Median | $507,600 |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $749,949 |
| Median List Price | $749,949 |
| $/Sq Ft | $275 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,107 |
| 81% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.40% |
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% |
| Depression | 15.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.6 inches |
| 28% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 142 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,408/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2309°N, 74.2941°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.5% |
| 59% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,408/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |