West Freehold, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
14,233 Population 2,408/sq mi density
$120,570 Median Income $56,796 per capita
$507,600 Home Value $617,668 Zillow
$2,107 Median Rent 48.8% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$120,570 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$507,600 home value, $2,107/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.5% bachelor's degree or higher

West Freehold, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,570
60% above
$56,796 per capita
Home Value
$507,600
80% above
Zillow: $617,668
Median Rent
$2,107/mo
81% above
48.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.5%
59% above
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How West Freehold Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Freehold's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
160%
Home Value
180%
Rent
181%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
159%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Freehold a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Freehold residents earn a median household income of $120,570 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,796. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 West Freehold is $507,600 , 80% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $617,668. Median rent is $2,107/month, with 48.8% 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 1978.

Education

53.5% of adults in West Freehold hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% above the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Freehold has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). 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 37.

Data Overview

People

Population14,233
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density2,408/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.9%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,570
Per Capita$56,796
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357

Housing

A
Home Value$507,600
Rent$2,107
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$617,668
Housing Units5,649
Rent Burden48.8%

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation142 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+53.5%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+20.5%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries37

Did You Know?

The median home in West Freehold was built in 1978.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
12.9% 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.