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Monmouth County
  • County in New Jersey
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Monmouth County

#7 in Best Counties to Live in New Jersey
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      C+
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      B
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      C minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      B
    Monmouth County is located in New Jersey with a population of 642,160. Monmouth County is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. In Monmouth County, most residents own their homes. In Monmouth County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Monmouth County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Monmouth County are highly rated.
    Population
    642,160
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $454,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,523
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      88
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      47.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      204.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,138.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      43
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Monmouth County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $110,356
    National
    $69,021
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