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Living in Long Branch, NJ
Explore Long Branch and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.2 / 10
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Long Branch at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population32,530
Median Household Income$79,653
Median Home Value$574,000
Median Gross Rent$1,876
Median Age36.8
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment7.0%
Work From Home9.9%
Homeownership42.5%
Housing Vacancy12.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Long Branch is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Long Branch and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Long Branch
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$574,000
Median Gross Rent$1,876
Homeownership42.5%
Housing Vacancy12.9%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Long Branch, NJ
Median Household Income$79,653
Unemployment7.0%
Work From Home9.9%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Long Branch and how households are structured
Population32,530
Median Age36.8
Average Household Size2.5
Long Branch is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Long Branch
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Long Branch point to warm summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and a meaningful winter snowfall season.
Average Summer High83.5°F
Average Winter Low24.8°F
Annual Rainfall50.7 in.
Annual Snowfall24.5 in.
Seasonal Life in Long Branch
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Long Branch is located in Monmouth County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Monmouth County.
County Intelligence
Long Branch & Monmouth County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Long Branch is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Long Branch.
Current NarrowTheList data for Long Branch shows a population of about 32,530. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Monmouth County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Long Branch.
For someone considering a move to Long Branch, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.
West Long Branch, NJ
1.7 miles away
Oceanport, NJ
2.2 miles away
Monmouth Beach, NJ
2.8 miles away
Deal, NJ
3.2 miles away
Eatontown, NJ
3.4 miles away
Little Silver, NJ
3.7 miles away
Shrewsbury, NJ
4.2 miles away
Allenhurst, NJ
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4.4 miles away
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Sea Bright, NJ
4.5 miles away
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4.7 miles away