Long Branch, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

30,424

Unemployment

7.9%

Poverty

18.2%

Median Home

$367,000

Median Income

$62,027

Median Rent

$1,370

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Long Branch SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Long Branch, NJ Crime Report

652
Total Crimes

2,160.7
Total Crimes / 100k People

-7.90%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Long Branch / 100k People	New Jersey / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	652	2,160.7	1,353.6	2,346.0

Violent Crime	92	304.9	195.4	387.8
Murder	0	0.0	3.7	6.5
Robbery	21	69.6	49.4	73.9
Aggravated Assault	58	192.2	127.9	279.7
Property Crime	560	1,855.8	1,158.2	1,958.2
Burglary	54	179.0	146.2	314.2
Larceny	469	1,554.3	896.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	37	122.6	115.7	246.0

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Long Branch, NJ Cost Of Living

141
Long Branch's Overall Cost Of Living

1.4x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Long Branch	New Jersey	National Average
Overall	141	121	100

Services	134	107	100
Groceries	148	107	100
Health	110	100	100
Housing	161	160	100
Transportation	133	106	100
Utilities	100	98	100

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Long Branch, NJ Photos

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Rankings for Long Branch in New Jersey

Ranks #8 in Worst Places To Live In New Jersey

Ranks #26 in Most Dangerous Cities In New Jersey

Ranks #154 in Best Places To Live In New Jersey

Map Of Long Branch, NJ

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Population over time in Long Branch

Year	Population	% Change
2020	30,424	-0.6%
2019	30,611	-0.5%
2018	30,751	0.1%
2017	30,705	-0.1%
2016	30,721	0.4%
2015	30,590	-0.1%
2014	30,614	-0.5%
2013	30,759	-0.1%
2012	30,801	-0.2%
2011	30,855	-

Race / Ethnicity in Long Branch

White

55.7% (16,940)

African American

11.6% (3,543)

American Indian

0.0% (0)

Asian

1.8% (553)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.9% (277)

Two Or More

2.3% (690)

Hispanic

27.7% (8,421)

Race	Long Branch	NJ	USA
White	55.7%	54.7%	60.1%
African American	11.6%	12.6%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	1.8%	9.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.9%	0.5%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.3%	2.1%	2.8%
Hispanic	27.7%	20.4%	18.2%

Gender in Long Branch

Female

50.9% (15,480)

Male

49.1% (14,944)

Gender	Long Branch	NJ	USA
Female	50.9%	51.1%	50.8%
Male	49.1%	48.9%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Long Branch for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

10.0% (3,042)

9-12th Grade

9.0% (2,738)

High School / GED

30.0% (9,127)

Some College

17.0% (5,172)

Associate's Degree

6.0% (1,825)

Bachelor's Degree

17.0% (5,172)

Master's Degree

7.0% (2,129)

Professional Degree

2.0% (608)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (608)

Education	Long Branch	NJ	USA
< 9th Grade	10.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	9.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	30.0%	27.0%	27.0%
Some College	17.0%	16.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	6.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	17.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Long Branch, New Jersey

Less than $10,000

6.7% (203,195)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.0% (151,390)

$15,000 to $24,999

10.6% (321,139)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.1% (247,204)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.9% (361,376)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.9% (515,281)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.0% (394,571)

$100,000 to $149,999

13.6% (413,935)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.0% (243,935)

$200,000 or more

6.3% (190,370)

Income	Long Branch	NJ	USA
Less than $10,000	6.7%	4.7%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.0%	3.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	10.6%	6.7%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.1%	6.6%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.9%	9.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.9%	14.5%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.0%	12.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	13.6%	17.8%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.0%	10.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	6.3%	14.8%	8.3%