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Long Branch, New Jersey

Introduction to Long Branch, New Jersey

Long Branch, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 9 miles SE of Middletown, New Jersey and 30 miles S of New York, New York. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan area. Long Branch contains a population of approximately 31,340.

Long Branch History

In the late 1700s, Long Branch was a popular beach resort town. It was known as the ‘Hollywood of the East’ during the 1800s. Long Branch was incorporated on April 11, 1867. It was developed as a residential area during the 1950s. President Garfield died in this area on September 19, 1881, after being shot on July 2, 1881. On April 8, 1903, Long Branch was incorporated as a city.

Long Branch and nearby Attractions

  • Long Branch Historical Museum
  • Haunted Mansion
  • Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park
  • Allaire State Park
  • Stephen Crane House

Things To Do In Long Branch

In Long Branch, you can enjoy any of the oceanfront parks as well as a number of water sports. It is an ideal destination for the beachgoers. The city also includes a Haunted Mansion and amusement parks as well as museums and other historical sites.

Long Branch Transportation

The nearest major airport is John F. Kennedy International.

Long Branch Higher Education

Monmouth University is nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyLong Branch Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Long Branch Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Long Branch Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Long Branch, NJ

Comparing Long Branch 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
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men73
Senior Citizens65
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population52

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income31
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times36
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents47
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime42

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Historic Long Branch

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Ocean House between 1900 and 1910

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Ocean House between 1900 and 1910

West End Hotel between 1900 and 1906

Hotel Brighton between 1900 and 1910

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