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Cost of living in Avenel summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Avenel. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Avenel is 121 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Avenel is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Avenel is $527,307.
The median income in Avenel is $101,670.
Avenel's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Avenel Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Avenel | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 151 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Avenel, NJ Weather
The average high in Avenel is 64.0° and the average low is 44.8°.
There are 74.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.2 inches of precipitation each year with 24.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Avenel |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Avenel Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Avenel
The current population in Avenel is 17,121. The population has increased 0.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,121 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 17,143 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 17,211 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 17,132 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 17,175 | -7.6% |
| 2019 | 18,592 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 18,831 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 18,846 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 18,822 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 18,793 | 4.7% |
| 2014 | 17,952 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 17,596 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 17,392 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 17,639 | 3.2% |
| 2010 | 17,087 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Avenel
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Avenel is:
27.9% White with 4,780 White residents.
26.7% African American with 4,579 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
16.2% Asian with 2,772 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 23 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 624 Two Or More residents.
25.3% Hispanic with 4,338 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Avenel | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27.9% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 26.7% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 16.2% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 25.3% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Avenel
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Avenel is 42.4% female with 7,260 female residents.
Avenel is 57.6% male with 9,860 male residents.
| Gender | Avenel | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.4% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 57.6% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Avenel for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Avenel completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Avenel completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Avenel completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Avenel completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Avenel completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Avenel completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Avenel completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Avenel completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Avenel completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Avenel | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Avenel, New Jersey
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4.0% of households in Avenel earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Avenel earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.2% of households in Avenel earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in Avenel earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.0% of households in Avenel earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.7% of households in Avenel earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.0% of households in Avenel earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.6% of households in Avenel earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.7% of households in Avenel earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.0% of households in Avenel earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Avenel | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.7% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.6% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.7% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.0% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
