Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Red Bank
Red Bank, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,498
Population
12,485
Renter Mix
56% Rent
A vibrant small city with personality to spare
Suburb
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Coastal
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Rail Service
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Boating
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Fishing
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Located an hour south of New York on the banks of the Navesink River, Red Bank is a large, vibrant borough that combines the neighborly atmosphere of the suburbs with amenities more commonly found in much larger cities. A thriving Downtown district packed with local specialty shops and restaurants also serves as the center of a vibrant arts and culture scene, anchored by the historic Count Basie Theatre. The annual Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival is a local favorite, drawing musicians and music lovers from all around every June.
Marine Park and Riverside Gardens Park provide lush green venues for outdoor recreation with beautiful views of the river. The local rental market features a diverse mix of historic homes and mid-rise apartments, allowing you to find the perfect place to suit your taste and budget.
Explore the City
Red Bank is home to a vibrant arts community, showcased in exhibits like the Detour Art Gallery.
Front entrance and sign at Riverside Gardens Park in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Red Bank buildings are often decorated with artistic murals.
Exceptional theater awaits at the Count Basie Center for the Arts and Two River Theater Company.
Downtown Red Bank has a vibrant feel.
Red Bank train station services beach tons to the south and NYC to the north.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,446
Average: $120,908
Education
5,059
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,812
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Red Bank has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Red Bank, NJ is $1,237 for a studio, $2,498 for one bedroom, $3,425 for two bedrooms, and $3,038 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Red Bank has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,498/month
693 Sq Ft
House
$3,115/month
827 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,215/month
875 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Red Bank, NJ is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
302 Students
Public
Grades K-5
254 Students
Public
Grades K-8
601 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
591 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
192 Students
Public
Grades K-8
601 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
192 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Murray Farmhouse and Barn
- Poricy Brook Fossil Beds
- Huber Woods Environmental Center
- Thompson Park
- Deep Cut Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- John F Kennedy 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 February 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.