Living in Upper Freehold, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Freehold · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Freehold has 7,250 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $183,750 (77% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $710,400, the median rent is $1,314/month.
Upper Freehold at a glance
- Population
- 7,250
- Median age
- 47.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $183,750State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $710,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,314/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 97%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Upper Freehold a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 77% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upper Freehold
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Freehold the median home value is $710,400, 114% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,314 per month, which is 14.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Upper Freehold median household income
The median household income in Upper Freehold is $183,750 and the income per person is $72,588. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Upper Freehold: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,710
- Owner-occupied
- 97%
- Renter-occupied
- 3%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.89
Upper Freehold demographics
- Population
- 7,250
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 2,505
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Freehold ›
Education in Upper Freehold
62.6% of adults 25 and older in Upper Freehold have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 31% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Freehold
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 23.5%
- Drive alone
- 59.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Upper Freehold vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Freehold | 7,250 | $183,750 | $710,400 | $1,314 |
| Cream Ridge | 727 | $212,768 | $864,500 | — |
| Allentown | 1,702 | $120,714 | $415,600 | $1,671 |
| North Hanover | 8,011 | $86,683 | $319,700 | $2,294 |
| Roosevelt | 996 | $110,000 | $364,900 | $2,507 |
| Crosswicks | 900 | $161,012 | $688,000 | — |
| Robbinsville | 15,641 | $169,450 | $568,300 | $2,076 |
| New Egypt | 2,050 | $74,063 | $355,700 | $1,716 |
| Groveville | 3,100 | $112,188 | $405,600 | $1,845 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Freehold, NJ?
The median household income in Upper Freehold is $183,750, 77% 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 Upper Freehold?
The median home value in Upper Freehold is $710,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Upper Freehold?
The median gross rent in Upper Freehold is $1,314 per month, about 14.6% of household income.
Is Upper Freehold, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 77% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 56% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Upper Freehold?
The median age in Upper Freehold is 47.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Upper Freehold?
The average commute to work in Upper Freehold is 32 minutes; 23.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Freehold?
The unemployment rate in Upper Freehold is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Freehold?
62.6% of adults in Upper 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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