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Living in
Long Branch.
About
Life in Long Branch
Long Branch is a genuine urban beach town where you're living in the middle of development and redevelopment rather than a polished resort destination. The oceanfront has mid-rise apartments and new construction, the transit village designation around the train station is bringing denser development, and there's a planned arts district downtown—so you're getting a real neighborhood feel mixed with ongoing transformation. Housing costs reflect the Jersey Shore premium: median home values sit around $574,000 and rental apartments average $1,876 monthly, though the city's joint Urban Enterprise Zone status with Asbury Park offers a reduced 3.3% sales tax rate through 2025, which helps slightly.
Long Branch at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Foreign-Born
27.4%
Broadband Internet
90.8%
of households
Population Growth
+5.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics27.4% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Long Branch: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Long Branch, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (34.6%), and 17.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
18.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.4%
of households
Married Couples
38.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
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 9% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Long Branch
In Long Branch, rent runs 9% above the NJ average, and home values are 26% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,226
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
42.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $825,074 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NJ
Unemployment in Long Branch
Unemployment in Long Branch is close to the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Long Branch Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.6 min avg
How Long Branch residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Long Branch, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Major hub30.8M 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 30% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Long Branch runs 30% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
232.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,460.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Long Branch 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 Long Branch, 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
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Monmouth County, which includes Long Branch, is typically good.
Median AQI
36
Monmouth County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Long Branch has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.7"
Annual Snowfall
24.5"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
94
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 4.20" |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 3.31" |
| Mar | 49°F | 32°F | 4.33" |
| Apr | 59°F | 41°F | 3.91" |
| May | 68°F | 51°F | 4.13" |
| Jun | 78°F | 61°F | 4.34" |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 4.40" |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 6.27" |
| Sep | 76°F | 59°F | 4.33" |
| Oct | 66°F | 47°F | 4.71" |
| Nov | 56°F | 37°F | 3.82" |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 4.78" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Long Branch
Long Branch has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
18.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Monmouth Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Riverview Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Red Bank
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Neptune
Bayshore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13 mi away · Holmdel
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.
Education10.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Long Branch
Long Branch's student/teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 36.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gateway National Recreation Area, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Long Branch
Long Branch has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gateway National Recreation Area (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
19 mi awayNational Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
26 mi awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
27 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
27 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
28 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
28 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
28 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
29 mi awayPublic Libraries in Long Branch
Long Branch Public Library
328 Broadway, Long Branch
Elberon Branch
168 Lincoln Avenue, Long Branch
Cities Near Long Branch
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Long Branch FAQ
Is Long Branch, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Long Branch's median rent is $1,876/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $79,653/year. Median home value is $574,000.
Is Long Branch, New Jersey safe?⌄
Long Branch's violent crime rate was 232 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1461 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Long Branch, New Jersey?⌄
Long Branch has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Long Branch, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Long Branch is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,876/month and median household income is $79,653/year. The median home value is $574,000. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Long Branch, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Long Branch is 30 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