Living in Neptune City, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Neptune City · Census data 2020–2024
Neptune City has 4,606 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $88,864 (14% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $420,700, the median rent is $1,526/month.
Neptune City at a glance
- Population
- 4,606
- Median age
- 41.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $88,864State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $420,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,526/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Neptune City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Neptune City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Neptune City the median home value is $420,700, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,526 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,512 a month in housing costs.
Neptune City median household income
The median household income in Neptune City is $88,864 and the income per person is $48,133. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Neptune City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,228
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.18
Neptune City demographics
- Population
- 4,606
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 2,076
- Foreign-born
- 12.5%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Neptune City ›
Education in Neptune City
30.5% of adults 25 and older in Neptune City have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Neptune City
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Neptune City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune City | 4,606 | $88,864 | $420,700 | $1,526 |
| Shark River Hills | 2,974 | $139,524 | $523,400 | — |
| Bradley Beach | 4,158 | $97,005 | $932,800 | $1,790 |
| Avon-by-the-Sea | 2,030 | $122,635 | $1,509,600 | $2,078 |
| Neptune | 28,265 | $101,017 | $455,900 | $1,876 |
| Belmar | 5,869 | $93,573 | $861,800 | $1,744 |
| Ocean Grove | 3,092 | $89,286 | $790,100 | $1,488 |
| Asbury Park | 15,295 | $75,544 | $581,100 | $1,722 |
| West Belmar | 2,862 | $108,629 | $531,300 | $1,687 |
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What is the median household income in Neptune City, NJ?
The median household income in Neptune City is $88,864, 14% lower 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 Neptune City?
The median home value in Neptune City is $420,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Neptune City?
The median gross rent in Neptune City is $1,526 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Neptune City, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Neptune City?
The median age in Neptune City is 41.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Neptune City?
The average commute to work in Neptune City is 24 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Neptune City?
The unemployment rate in Neptune City is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Neptune City?
30.5% of adults in Neptune City 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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