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Brielle, New Jersey


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Brielle, New Jersey

Brielle, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 4 miles NE of Brick, New Jersey (center to center) and 43 miles S of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,893 people in Brielle.

The People and Families of Brielle

In Brielle, about 64% of adults are married. Many folks in Brielle are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brielle had a median family income of $82,867. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Brielle. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($44,800) in Brielle. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Brielle.

Brielle Housing

Approximately 83% of housing in Brielle is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Brielle, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Brielle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBrielle Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBrielle Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBrielle Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBrielle College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Brielle Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Brielle People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Brielle Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Brielle Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Brielle, NJ

Comparing Brielle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men108
Age of the Population910
Racial Diversity84
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens79
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults108
People in Middle Class or Better107
People Above Poverty96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use105
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work53
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
People Living Alone36
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime87

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