Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Long Branch, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,254
Population
33,508
Renter Mix
61% Rent
A quiet Jersey Shore community with a rich history.
Coastal
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Beach
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Tourism
Seven presidents once summered in Long Branch, and it’s easy to see why this Jersey Shore city earned such distinguished company. Sitting along the Monmouth County coastline, the city balances laid-back beach living with the energy of Pier Village, a lively waterfront district packed with shops, eateries, and even a seasonal ice skating rink steps from the sand. Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park offers a quieter stretch of shoreline, while two NJ Transit rail stations keep commuters connected to the broader region. Monmouth University sits on the city’s southwest edge, bringing libraries, performance spaces, and cultural programming throughout the year.
Renters will find a solid mix of options here, from sleek high-rise apartment communities along the waterfront to more modest townhomes and garden-style rentals tucked into residential streets. The rental market reflects the area’s coastal appeal, with inventory ranging from compact studios to spacious multi-bedroom layouts. Long Branch is rarely as crowded as nearby shore towns like Asbury Park or Seaside Heights, giving it a more easygoing rhythm year-round without sacrificing access to the shore.
Explore the City
Downtown Long Branch has a bustling main street with several storefronts.
The boardwalk in Long Branch is a 2-mile long path that runners and walkers can frequent.
High Tide Makers & Artisan Market is the perfect destination for those looking to expand their wardrobe in Long Branch.
The beaches of Long Branch are laden with tourists during the summertime.
Trains run frequently through the Long Branch Station.
Shopping, restaurants, apartments and the Jersey Shore all combine in Pier Village.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,134
Average: $93,285
Education
9,776
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,662
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Long Branch has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
61%
Non-Renters
39%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Long Branch, NJ is $1,963 for a studio, $2,265 for one bedroom, $3,039 for two bedrooms, and $4,082 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Long Branch has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,265/month
724 Sq Ft
House
$4,669/month
1,905 Sq Ft
Condo
$6,452/month
938 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,274/month
1,493 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Long Branch, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
A.A. Anastasia Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
587 Students
Public
Grades K-5
686 Students
Public
Grades K-5
573 Students
Public
Grades 3-5
365 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
344 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,142 Students
Academy Of Law & Public Safety
Public
Grades 9-12
73 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,500 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Twin Lights State Historic Site
- Murray Farmhouse and Barn
- Poricy Brook Fossil Beds
- Hartshorne Woods Park
- Huber Woods Environmental Center
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- John F Kennedy International
- Newark Liberty International
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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.