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Cost of living in Forked River summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Forked River. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Forked River is 132 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Forked River is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Forked River is $495,230.
The median income in Forked River is $91,493.
Forked River's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Forked River Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Forked River | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 172 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 117 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Forked River, NJ Weather
The average high in Forked River is 63.4° and the average low is 44.5°.
There are 78.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.9 inches of precipitation each year with 15.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Forked River |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Forked River Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Forked River
The current population in Forked River is 5,196. The population has increased 5.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,196 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 4,988 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 5,003 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 5,139 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 5,066 | 6.4% |
| 2019 | 4,761 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 4,701 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 4,789 | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 4,696 | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 5,194 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 5,199 | -5.6% |
| 2013 | 5,506 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 5,404 | 10.7% |
| 2011 | 4,880 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 4,945 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Forked River
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Forked River is:
81.3% White with 4,222 White residents.
0.1% African American with 4 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.8% Other with 94 Other residents.
0.8% Two Or More with 40 Two Or More residents.
16.1% Hispanic with 836 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Forked River | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.3% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.1% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Forked River
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Forked River is 50.7% female with 2,633 female residents.
Forked River is 49.3% male with 2,563 male residents.
| Gender | Forked River | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Forked River for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Forked River completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Forked River completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Forked River completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Forked River completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Forked River completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Forked River completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Forked River completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Forked River completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Forked River completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Forked River | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Forked River, New Jersey
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6.7% of households in Forked River earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Forked River earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.3% of households in Forked River earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.3% of households in Forked River earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.4% of households in Forked River earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.7% of households in Forked River earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.3% of households in Forked River earn $75,000 to $99,999.
25.5% of households in Forked River earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.1% of households in Forked River earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.7% of households in Forked River earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Forked River | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.7% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.3% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.7% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.5% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.1% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.7% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
