Living in West Long Branch, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Long Branch · Census data 2020–2024
West Long Branch has 8,586 residents with a median age of 29.9. The median household income is $114,271 (10% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $684,300, the median rent is $1,970/month.
West Long Branch at a glance
- Population
- 8,586
- Median age
- 29.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $114,271State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $684,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,970/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is West Long Branch a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 51% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Long Branch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Long Branch the median home value is $684,300, 106% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,970 per month, which is 46.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,076 a month in housing costs.
West Long Branch median household income
The median household income in West Long Branch is $114,271 and the income per person is $50,928. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in West Long Branch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,097
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.58
West Long Branch demographics
- Population
- 8,586
- Median age
- 29.9
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 2,810
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Long Branch ›
Education in West Long Branch
45% of adults 25 and older in West Long Branch have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 16.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Long Branch
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Drive alone
- 63.5%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
West Long Branch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Long Branch | 8,586 | $114,271 | $684,300 | $1,970 |
| Long Branch | 32,530 | $79,653 | $574,000 | $1,876 |
| Eatontown | 13,575 | $90,463 | $492,400 | $1,601 |
| Oakhurst | 3,538 | $145,893 | $718,900 | $3,305 |
| Oceanport | 6,195 | $126,094 | $757,700 | $1,608 |
| Ocean | 27,896 | $108,626 | $678,300 | $1,530 |
| Deal | 686 | $113,854 | $1,642,000 | $1,981 |
| Shrewsbury | 4,179 | $178,958 | $811,400 | $3,472 |
| Little Silver | 6,105 | $240,853 | $955,900 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in West Long Branch, NJ?
The median household income in West Long Branch is $114,271, 10% 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 Long Branch?
The median home value in West Long Branch is $684,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in West Long Branch?
The median gross rent in West Long Branch is $1,970 per month, about 46.4% of household income.
Is West Long Branch, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 51% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in West Long Branch?
The median age in West Long Branch is 29.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in West Long Branch?
The average commute to work in West Long Branch is 23 minutes; 23.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Long Branch?
The unemployment rate in West Long Branch is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Long Branch?
45% of adults in West Long Branch 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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