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Cost of living in Freehold summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Freehold. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Freehold is 130 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Freehold is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Freehold is $631,016.
The median income in Freehold is $85,707.
Freehold's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Freehold Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Freehold | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 167 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 116 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Freehold, NJ Weather
The average high in Freehold is 62.8° and the average low is 45.0°.
There are 77.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.8 inches of precipitation each year with 24.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Freehold |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
1 Reviews & Comments About Freehold
I'm from Freehold, New Jersey and it was a great place I grew up in until our family moved to Alabama. I've only been through Newark once and that was when I was a kid.
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Freehold Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Freehold
The current population in Freehold is 12,507. The population has increased 5.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,507 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 12,504 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 12,498 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 12,485 | 6.2% |
| 2020 | 11,755 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 11,797 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 11,855 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 11,938 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 11,944 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 11,978 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 12,018 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 12,051 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 12,013 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 11,981 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 11,910 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Freehold
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Freehold is:
35.2% White with 4,408 White residents.
5.7% African American with 715 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.4% Asian with 430 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 31 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 263 Two Or More residents.
53.3% Hispanic with 6,660 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Freehold | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.2% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.7% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 53.3% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Freehold
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Freehold is 50.8% female with 6,350 female residents.
Freehold is 49.2% male with 6,157 male residents.
| Gender | Freehold | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Freehold for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Freehold completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Freehold completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Freehold completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Freehold completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Freehold completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Freehold completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Freehold completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Freehold completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Freehold completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Freehold | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Freehold, New Jersey
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5.4% of households in Freehold earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Freehold earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.5% of households in Freehold earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.9% of households in Freehold earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.4% of households in Freehold earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.5% of households in Freehold earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.6% of households in Freehold earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.1% of households in Freehold earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.0% of households in Freehold earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.9% of households in Freehold earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Freehold | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.4% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.5% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.0% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.9% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
