Living in West Freehold, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Freehold · Census data 2020–2024
West Freehold has 14,883 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $130,800 (26% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $529,000, the median rent is $2,144/month.
West Freehold at a glance
- Population
- 14,883
- Median age
- 39.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $130,800State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $529,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,144/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is West Freehold a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Freehold
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Freehold the median home value is $529,000, 59% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,144 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,959 a month in housing costs.
West Freehold median household income
The median household income in West Freehold is $130,800 and the income per person is $58,004. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in West Freehold: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,646
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.64
West Freehold demographics
- Population
- 14,883
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 5,578
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Freehold ›
Education in West Freehold
53.1% of adults 25 and older in West Freehold have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 19.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Freehold
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 24.6%
- Drive alone
- 65.7%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
West Freehold vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Freehold | 14,883 | $130,800 | $529,000 | $2,144 |
| Freehold | 12,507 | $85,707 | $416,800 | $1,832 |
| East Freehold | 5,096 | $189,219 | $645,900 | $2,069 |
| Manalapan | 40,693 | $152,832 | $655,500 | $1,960 |
| Vista Center | 2,133 | $135,828 | $549,500 | — |
| Englishtown | 1,989 | $91,111 | $509,900 | $2,100 |
| Yorketown | 7,261 | $173,510 | $598,000 | $2,729 |
| Howell | 53,926 | $134,854 | $507,200 | $2,280 |
| Farmingdale | 1,449 | $89,327 | $427,300 | $1,648 |
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What is the median household income in West Freehold, NJ?
The median household income in West Freehold is $130,800, 26% 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 West Freehold?
The median home value in West Freehold is $529,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in West Freehold?
The median gross rent in West Freehold is $2,144 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is West Freehold, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in West Freehold?
The median age in West Freehold is 39.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in West Freehold?
The average commute to work in West Freehold is 31 minutes; 24.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Freehold?
The unemployment rate in West Freehold is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Freehold?
53.1% of adults in West 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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