Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
14%
Avenel, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,087
Population
16,645
Renter Mix
55% Rent
A low-key New York suburb offering easy access to Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Manhattan
Commuter
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Interstate
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Turnpike
Avenel is a small suburban enclave within Woodbridge Township, adjacent to Staten Island and about twenty miles southwest of Manhattan. The community’s location alongside the New Jersey Turnpike makes it a great option for New York City-area commuters, and the local rental market is full of apartments and condos to fit any taste or budget. The popular Woodbridge Center anchors a large cluster of shopping centers to the south, and Woodbridge’s Main Street district offers a cozy collective of locally owned shops and restaurants nearby as well.
Explore the City
The vibrant mural on the streets of Avenel adds a touch of artistic beauty to the community.
Ernest L. Oros Wildlife Preserve in Avenel is a popular spot for watching wildlife and walking.
Woodbridge Main Library, where stories come to life and knowledge knows no bounds.
Sorrento's Pizzeria on Avenel Street beckons with its inviting ambiance
Avenel is a nice mix of older and newer homes.
The Spanish Restaurant III has a fresh hot selection of your favorite spanish food in Avenel, NJ
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,624
Average: $94,941
Education
4,258
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,575
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Avenel has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Avenel, NJ is $1,502 for a studio, $2,087 for one bedroom, $2,702 for two bedrooms, and $3,150 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Avenel has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,087/month
900 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Avenel, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Liberty State Park
- Hawk Rise Sanctuary
- Merrill Park
- William Warren Park
- Fords Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.