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Red Bank.
About
Life in Red Bank
Red Bank is a community of 12,864 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $97,477, median rent runs about $2,026 per month, and median home values are around $505,000. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.
Red Bank at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Foreign-Born
18.2%
Broadband Internet
91.7%
of households
Population Growth
-0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Red Bank: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Red Bank, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (55.5%), and 24.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.2%
of residents
65 and Older
20.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
44.4%
of households
Married Couples
36.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.11
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 18% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Red Bank
In Red Bank, rent runs 18% above the NJ average, and home values are 11% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,971
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $730,319 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Red Bank
Unemployment in Monmouth County, which includes Red Bank, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Red Bank: Monmouth County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Monmouth County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Red Bank is about 2% of Monmouth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Red Bank Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32.6 min avg
How Red Bank residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Red Bank, most residents drive alone to work (57%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 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 29% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Red Bank runs 29% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
234.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,147.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Red Bank 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 Red Bank, 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
Red Bank 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 Red Bank, is typically good.
Median AQI
36
Monmouth County, county-wide
Red Bank is about 2% of Monmouth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Red Bank 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
49.4"
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 Red Bank
Red Bank has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Riverview Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Monmouth Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Long Branch
Bayshore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Holmdel
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Neptune
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.
Education9.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Red Bank
Red Bank's student/teacher ratio is 9.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 51.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gateway National Recreation Area, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Red Bank
Red Bank has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gateway National Recreation Area (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
17 mi awayNational Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
22 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
24 mi awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
24 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
24 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
25 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
25 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
26 mi awayPublic Libraries in Red Bank
Red Bank Public Library
84 W. Front Street, Red Bank
Cities Near Red Bank
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Red Bank FAQ
Is Red Bank, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Red Bank's median rent is $2,026/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $97,477/year. Median home value is $504,900.
Is Red Bank, New Jersey safe?⌄
Red Bank's violent crime rate was 234 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1148 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Red Bank, New Jersey?⌄
Monmouth County, which includes Red Bank, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Red Bank, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Red Bank is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,026/month and median household income is $97,477/year. The median home value is $504,900. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Red Bank, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Red Bank is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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