Living in Neptune, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Neptune · Census data 2020–2024
Neptune has 28,265 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $101,017 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $455,900, the median rent is $1,876/month.
Neptune at a glance
- Population
- 28,265
- Median age
- 44.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $101,017State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $455,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,876/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Neptune a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Neptune
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Neptune the median home value is $455,900, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,876 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,408 a month in housing costs.
Neptune median household income
The median household income in Neptune is $101,017 and the income per person is $51,574. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Neptune: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,844
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 11.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.45
Neptune demographics
- Population
- 28,265
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 11,356
- Foreign-born
- 15.9%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Neptune ›
Education in Neptune
38.8% of adults 25 and older in Neptune have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Neptune
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Neptune vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune | 28,265 | $101,017 | $455,900 | $1,876 |
| Neptune City | 4,606 | $88,864 | $420,700 | $1,526 |
| Shark River Hills | 2,974 | $139,524 | $523,400 | — |
| Wanamassa | 4,279 | $140,972 | $570,100 | $2,066 |
| Bradley Beach | 4,158 | $97,005 | $932,800 | $1,790 |
| Asbury Park | 15,295 | $75,544 | $581,100 | $1,722 |
| Interlaken | 939 | $199,167 | $1,058,200 | $2,750 |
| Ocean Grove | 3,092 | $89,286 | $790,100 | $1,488 |
| Avon-by-the-Sea | 2,030 | $122,635 | $1,509,600 | $2,078 |
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What is the median household income in Neptune, NJ?
The median household income in Neptune is $101,017, about the same as 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?
The median home value in Neptune is $455,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Neptune?
The median gross rent in Neptune is $1,876 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Neptune, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
What is the median age in Neptune?
The median age in Neptune is 44.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Neptune?
The average commute to work in Neptune is 26 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Neptune?
The unemployment rate in Neptune is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Neptune?
38.8% of adults in Neptune 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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