Living in East Freehold, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Freehold · Census data 2020–2024
East Freehold has 5,096 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $189,219 (83% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $645,900, the median rent is $2,069/month.
East Freehold at a glance
- Population
- 5,096
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $189,219State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $645,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,069/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is East Freehold a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 83% higher than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Freehold
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Freehold the median home value is $645,900, 94% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,069 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,249 a month in housing costs.
East Freehold median household income
The median household income in East Freehold is $189,219 and the income per person is $63,768. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in East Freehold: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,653
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.28
East Freehold demographics
- Population
- 5,096
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 1,555
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Freehold ›
Education in East Freehold
62.5% of adults 25 and older in East Freehold have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 25.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Freehold
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
East Freehold vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Freehold | 5,096 | $189,219 | $645,900 | $2,069 |
| Freehold | 12,507 | $85,707 | $416,800 | $1,832 |
| Colts Neck | 9,953 | $199,573 | $917,200 | $2,777 |
| West Freehold | 14,883 | $130,800 | $529,000 | $2,144 |
| Marlboro | 41,648 | $186,292 | $701,200 | $2,699 |
| Robertsville | 12,035 | $210,661 | $685,100 | $2,715 |
| Yorketown | 7,261 | $173,510 | $598,000 | $2,729 |
| Manalapan | 40,693 | $152,832 | $655,500 | $1,960 |
| Englishtown | 1,989 | $91,111 | $509,900 | $2,100 |
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What is the median household income in East Freehold, NJ?
The median household income in East Freehold is $189,219, 83% 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 East Freehold?
The median home value in East Freehold is $645,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in East Freehold?
The median gross rent in East Freehold is $2,069 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is East Freehold, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 83% higher than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
What is the median age in East Freehold?
The median age in East Freehold is 41.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in East Freehold?
The average commute to work in East Freehold is 35 minutes; 26.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Freehold?
The unemployment rate in East Freehold is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Freehold?
62.5% of adults in East Freehold 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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