Here's what it costs to live in Long Branch, New Jersey, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,876 per month, while the typical home is valued around $574,000. Households earn a median of $79,653 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$79,653
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,876
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$574,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
32,530
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.8 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,023
Per month
Avg Home Value
$780,667
Census ACS
January Avg
33°F
July Avg
77°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.0
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
81.7%
What is the cost of living index for Long Branch?
The cost of living index for Long Branch is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Long Branch?
The median gross rent in Long Branch is $1,876 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Long Branch?
The median household income in Long Branch is $79,653 per year.
What is the median home value in Long Branch?
The median home value in Long Branch is $574,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Long Branch?
Air quality data for Long Branch is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Long Branch?
Tax data for New Jersey is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
