Living in Brielle, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brielle · Census data 2020–2024
Brielle has 4,956 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $172,250 (66% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $849,100, the median rent is $2,726/month.
Brielle at a glance
- Population
- 4,956
- Median age
- 45.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $172,250State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $849,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,726/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Brielle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
Cons: Home values 87% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Brielle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brielle the median home value is $849,100, 155% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,726 per month, which is 38.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,885 a month in housing costs.
Brielle median household income
The median household income in Brielle is $172,250 and the income per person is $84,616. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Brielle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,135
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.5%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.61
Brielle demographics
- Population
- 4,956
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 1,901
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brielle ›
Education in Brielle
66.8% of adults 25 and older in Brielle have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 25.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brielle
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Brielle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brielle | 4,956 | $172,250 | $849,100 | $2,726 |
| Point Pleasant Beach | 4,855 | $141,716 | $850,300 | $1,820 |
| Manasquan | 5,922 | $142,944 | $988,100 | $2,030 |
| Point Pleasant | 19,334 | $115,625 | $575,300 | $1,930 |
| Sea Girt | 1,980 | $213,750 | $2,000,001 | $3,455 |
| Bay Head | 1,205 | $181,667 | $1,864,000 | $1,424 |
| Allenwood | 757 | $224,704 | $758,000 | — |
| Spring Lake Heights | 4,861 | $106,758 | $721,100 | $1,863 |
| Mantoloking | 481 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
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What is the median household income in Brielle, NJ?
The median household income in Brielle is $172,250, 66% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brielle?
The median home value in Brielle is $849,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Brielle?
The median gross rent in Brielle is $2,726 per month, about 38.6% of household income.
Is Brielle, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.3%. Minuses: home values 87% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Brielle?
The median age in Brielle is 45.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Brielle?
The average commute to work in Brielle is 30 minutes; 21.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brielle?
The unemployment rate in Brielle is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brielle?
66.8% of adults in Brielle have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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