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Belford
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

Belford

#20 in Best Places to Live in Monmouth County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Belford is a suburb of New York City with a population of 2,027. Belford is in Monmouth County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Belford offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Belford and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Belford are highly rated.
    About Belford...
    Population
    2,027
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $389,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,789
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Belford Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      16%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Belford

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $158,950
    National
    $69,021
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