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Living in
West Freehold.
West Freehold 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 West Freehold
Living in West Freehold means settling into a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class suburban community in central Monmouth County where most people own their homes and stay put for the long haul. The median household income sits around $131,000, and homes average about $529,000, making it accessible for established families but not a bargain—you're paying for stability and good schools rather than cutting-edge urban amenities. The neighborhood itself is dominated by single-family homes built mostly in the 1960s and 1970s on what used to be farmland, with larger developments like Stonehurst East and West forming the spine of the community, plus some mixed-use options like the gated Raintree condos if you want something more modern.
West Freehold at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Foreign-Born
10.4%
Broadband Internet
92.1%
of households
Population Growth
+4.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in West Freehold: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In West Freehold, the largest foreign-born group is from India (16.0%), and 6.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.4%
of residents
65 and Older
13.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.2%
of households
Married Couples
53.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.64
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 25% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in West Freehold
In West Freehold, rent runs 25% above the NJ average, and home values are 16% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
38.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,949
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in West Freehold
Unemployment in Monmouth County, which includes West Freehold, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
West Freehold: Monmouth County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Monmouth County (county-wide) · Annual averages
West Freehold is about 2% of Monmouth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What West Freehold Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.7 min avg
How West Freehold residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In West Freehold, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN)
Regional airport · few flights162k passengers boarded in 2025
- 32 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 53% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Freehold Township Police Department, which covers West Freehold, runs 53% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
153.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,356.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Freehold 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 West 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
West 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 West Freehold, is typically good.
Median AQI
36
Monmouth County, county-wide
West 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
West 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
52.0"
Annual Snowfall
23.7"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
150
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in West Freehold
West Freehold has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Centrastate Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Monmouth Medical Center-southern Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.4 mi away · Lakewood
Bayshore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.6 mi away · Holmdel
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.1 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.
Education9.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in West Freehold
West Freehold's student/teacher ratio is 9.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 53.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
53.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near West 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
11.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 177 students · in-state tuition $9,750 · 78% graduate
Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel
11.8 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: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for West Freehold
West Freehold has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
27 mi awayGateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
30 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
31 mi awayNational Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
32 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
34 mi awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
34 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
34 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
35 mi awayCities Near West Freehold
The closest cities within 60 miles
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West Freehold FAQ
Is West Freehold, New Jersey affordable?⌄
West Freehold's median rent is $2,144/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $130,800/year. Median home value is $529,000.
Is West Freehold, New Jersey safe?⌄
West Freehold is policed by the Freehold Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 153 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 1357 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in West Freehold, New Jersey?⌄
Monmouth County, which includes West 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 West Freehold, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in West Freehold is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,144/month and median household income is $130,800/year. The median home value is $529,000. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in West Freehold, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in West Freehold is 31 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