Living in Holmdel, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holmdel · Census data 2020–2024
Holmdel has 17,436 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $165,013 (59% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $843,000, the median rent is $2,891/month.
Holmdel at a glance
- Population
- 17,436
- Median age
- 49.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $165,013State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $843,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,891/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.9%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Holmdel a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Holmdel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holmdel the median home value is $843,000, 153% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,891 per month, which is 38.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,745 a month in housing costs.
Holmdel median household income
The median household income in Holmdel is $165,013 and the income per person is $91,032. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Holmdel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,528
- Owner-occupied
- 91.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.4%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.65
Holmdel demographics
- Population
- 17,436
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 6,429
- Foreign-born
- 19.2%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holmdel ›
Education in Holmdel
66.9% of adults 25 and older in Holmdel have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 31% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holmdel
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 29.5%
- Drive alone
- 52.1%
- Public transit
- 12.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Holmdel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmdel | 17,436 | $165,013 | $843,000 | $2,891 |
| Morganville | 5,902 | $161,500 | $681,800 | $2,692 |
| Strathmore | 6,708 | $151,855 | $539,500 | $1,592 |
| Lincroft | 6,939 | $189,000 | $807,300 | $685 |
| Hazlet | 20,470 | $122,020 | $465,900 | $1,400 |
| Matawan | 9,710 | $123,354 | $467,800 | $1,824 |
| Keyport | 7,171 | $82,321 | $417,100 | $1,458 |
| Aberdeen | 19,332 | $121,795 | $448,200 | $1,943 |
| Marlboro | 41,648 | $186,292 | $701,200 | $2,699 |
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What is the median household income in Holmdel, NJ?
The median household income in Holmdel is $165,013, 59% 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 Holmdel?
The median home value in Holmdel is $843,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Holmdel?
The median gross rent in Holmdel is $2,891 per month, about 38.9% of household income.
Is Holmdel, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Holmdel?
The median age in Holmdel is 49.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Holmdel?
The average commute to work in Holmdel is 38 minutes; 29.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Holmdel?
The unemployment rate in Holmdel is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holmdel?
66.9% of adults in Holmdel 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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