Living in Pine Brook, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pine Brook · Census data 2020–2024
Pine Brook has 5,961 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $126,488 (22% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $767,200, the median rent is $2,366/month.
Pine Brook at a glance
- Population
- 5,961
- Median age
- 38.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $126,488State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $767,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,366/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Pine Brook a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 69% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pine Brook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pine Brook the median home value is $767,200, 131% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,366 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,698 a month in housing costs.
Pine Brook median household income
The median household income in Pine Brook is $126,488 and the income per person is $60,477. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Pine Brook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,338
- Owner-occupied
- 64.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.3%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.61
Pine Brook demographics
- Population
- 5,961
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 2,287
- Foreign-born
- 24.6%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pine Brook ›
Education in Pine Brook
62.1% of adults 25 and older in Pine Brook have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 30.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pine Brook
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 28%
- Drive alone
- 66.4%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Pine Brook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Brook | 5,961 | $126,488 | $767,200 | $2,366 |
| Fairfield | 7,824 | $115,980 | $688,500 | $2,656 |
| Lake Hiawatha | 11,018 | $104,663 | $428,600 | $1,550 |
| West Caldwell | 10,995 | $158,467 | $659,100 | $1,877 |
| Troy Hills | 5,179 | $183,707 | $650,500 | $3,108 |
| Montville | 22,876 | $169,083 | $700,200 | $2,372 |
| Roseland | 6,268 | $164,458 | $665,700 | $3,297 |
| East Hanover | 11,152 | $149,583 | $702,800 | $2,711 |
| Parsippany | 21,345 | $99,405 | $555,400 | $1,742 |
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What is the median household income in Pine Brook, NJ?
The median household income in Pine Brook is $126,488, 22% 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 Pine Brook?
The median home value in Pine Brook is $767,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Pine Brook?
The median gross rent in Pine Brook is $2,366 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Pine Brook, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 69% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Pine Brook?
The median age in Pine Brook is 38.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Pine Brook?
The average commute to work in Pine Brook is 26 minutes; 28% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pine Brook?
The unemployment rate in Pine Brook is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pine Brook?
62.1% of adults in Pine Brook 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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