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Freehold.
About
Life in Freehold
Freehold is a community of 12,504 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $85,707, median rent runs about $1,818 per month, and median home values are around $416,800. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.
Freehold at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Foreign-Born
26.6%
Broadband Internet
86.6%
of households
Population Growth
+0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics26.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Freehold: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Freehold, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (38.9%), and 49.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.0%
of residents
65 and Older
14.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.8%
of households
Married Couples
41.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.96
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Freehold
In Freehold, rent runs 7% above the NJ average, and home values are 8% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,830
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $649,139 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Freehold
Unemployment in Monmouth County, which includes Freehold, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Freehold: Monmouth County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Monmouth County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Freehold is about 2% of Monmouth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Freehold Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.5 min avg
How Freehold residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Freehold, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN)
Regional airport · few flights162k passengers boarded in 2025
- 30 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 44% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Freehold runs 44% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
183.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
933.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Freehold Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 33 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Monmouth County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Monmouth County, which includes Freehold, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 33 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | Excessive Heat | $75,000 |
| 2024 | 32 | Excessive Heat | $40,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2022 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.0M |
| 2020 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 18 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Monmouth County, county-wide
Freehold is about 2% of Monmouth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Monmouth County, which includes Freehold, is typically good.
Median AQI
36
Monmouth County, county-wide
Freehold is about 2% of Monmouth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Freehold has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.6"
Annual Snowfall
23.7"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.87" |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 3.10" |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.20" |
| Apr | 63°F | 41°F | 3.83" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.81" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.44" |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.65" |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 4.13" |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.19" |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 4.13" |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.54" |
| Dec | 47°F | 28°F | 4.68" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Freehold
Uninsured
25.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Freehold's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Centrastate Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Freehold
Bayshore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.9 mi away · Holmdel
Riverview Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.9 mi away · Red Bank
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Freehold
Freehold's student/teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Freehold (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,027 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $55,459 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,195 students · in-state tuition $37,902 · 68% graduate · median earnings $56,384 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 181 students · in-state tuition $8,350 · 57% graduate
Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yerachmiel
11.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 177 students · in-state tuition $9,750 · 78% graduate
Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel
12.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 150 students · in-state tuition $10,600 · 64% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 132 students · in-state tuition $8,500 · 37% graduate · median earnings $84,562 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gateway National Recreation Area, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Freehold
Freehold has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gateway National Recreation Area (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
28 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
29 mi awayNational Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
30 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
32 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
33 mi awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
33 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
33 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
34 mi awayPublic Libraries in Freehold
Freehold Public Library
28 1/2 E. Main Street, Freehold
Cities Near Freehold
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Freehold FAQ
Is Freehold, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Freehold's median rent is $1,832/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $85,707/year. Median home value is $416,800.
Is Freehold, New Jersey safe?⌄
Freehold's violent crime rate was 184 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 933 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Freehold, New Jersey?⌄
Monmouth County, which includes Freehold, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Freehold, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Freehold is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,832/month and median household income is $85,707/year. The median home value is $416,800. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Freehold, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Freehold is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from