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Living in
Robertsville.
Robertsville is an unincorporated community in Monmouth County, NJ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Robertsville
Robertsville is a community of 11,859 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $210,661, median rent runs about $2,715 per month, and median home values are around $685,100. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.
Robertsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Foreign-Born
18.3%
Broadband Internet
96.7%
of households
Population Growth
-0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Robertsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Robertsville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (13.1%), and 6.0% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
24.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.3%
of households
Married Couples
76.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.91
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 58% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Robertsville
In Robertsville, rent runs 58% above the NJ average, and home values are 51% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
24.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
94.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Robertsville
Unemployment in Monmouth County, which includes Robertsville, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Robertsville: Monmouth County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Monmouth County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Robertsville is about 2% of Monmouth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Robertsville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute40.7 min avg
How Robertsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Robertsville, most residents drive alone to work (53%), and 42% 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 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Marlboro Township Police Department, which covers Robertsville, runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
52.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
634.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Marlboro Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
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 Robertsville, 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
Robertsville 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 Robertsville, is typically good.
Median AQI
36
Monmouth County, county-wide
Robertsville 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
Robertsville 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
29.0"
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 Robertsville
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Robertsville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bayshore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Holmdel
Centrastate Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Freehold
Riverview Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.8 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.
Education10.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Robertsville
Robertsville's student/teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 66.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
66.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Robertsville (within 15 miles)
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
13.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 37,751 students · in-state tuition $18,824 · 85% graduate · median earnings $80,490 (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, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Robertsville
Robertsville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gateway National Recreation Area (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
25 mi awayNational Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
25 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 awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
28 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
29 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
29 mi awayPublic Libraries in Robertsville
Marlboro Library
1 Library Court, Marlboro
Cities Near Robertsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Robertsville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Robertsville FAQ
Is Robertsville, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Robertsville's median rent is $2,715/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $210,661/year. Median home value is $685,100.
Is Robertsville, New Jersey safe?⌄
Robertsville is policed by the Marlboro Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 53 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 634 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Robertsville, New Jersey?⌄
Monmouth County, which includes Robertsville, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Robertsville, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Robertsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,715/month and median household income is $210,661/year. The median home value is $685,100. About 25% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Robertsville, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Robertsville is 41 minutes, which is significantly 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