New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
West Long Branch is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 8,576. Residents earn $123,661 per year, which is 65% above the national average.
Based on current data, West Long Branch receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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. West Long Branch offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Long Branch is $123,661, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places West Long Branch among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in West Long Branch is $631,300, making it a premium housing market at 124% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,936 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
West Long Branch is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,101 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
West Long Branch 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 | 91.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $123,661 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,217 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% 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 | 1.93% |
| Commute Time | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |
| Census Median | $631,300 |
| 124% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $939,889 |
| Median List Price | $939,900 |
| Median List Price | $939,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $521 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.5% |
| Price Drops | 29.4% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,936 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $44,500 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.93% |
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Total Violent | 69.7/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 34.8/100K |
| Assault | 34.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,101.0/100K |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 592.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,474.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 34.8/100K |
| 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 | 15 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,999/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2879°N, 74.0200°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,999/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |