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Red Bank, NJ


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Red Bank, New Jersey

Introduction to Red Bank, New Jersey

Red Bank, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 4 miles SE of Middletown, New Jersey and 27 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. The town is part of the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan statistical area. About 11,844 people live in Red Bank.

Red Bank History

Red Bank was first settled during the 17th century. On March 17, 1870, it was incorporated as a town and on February 14, 1879, the area was named Shrewsbury City. On March 10, 1908, Red Bank was separated from Shrewsbury Township and was reincorporated as a borough.

Red Bank and nearby Attractions

  • Marine Park
  • Monmouth Museum
  • East Freehold County Park
  • Ocean Historical Museum
  • Stephen Crane House

Things To Do In Red Bank

Red Bank includes a number of boutiques, home stores and shops selling designer clothing. The town also offers several movie theaters and restaurants as well as several popular nightspots. Apart from these, Red Bank also organizes a variety of events and festivals, such as Kaboom Fireworks, Red Bank International Film Festival and Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival.

Red Bank Transportation

Air transportation is available from Newark International Airport.

Red Bank Higher Education

The nearest universities and colleges are Brookdale Community College, Cuny Kingsborough Community College and Monmouth University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRed Bank Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRed Bank Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyRed Bank Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Red Bank Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Red Bank Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Red Bank, NJ

Comparing Red Bank 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 Men108
Well-Paid Single Women109
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population65
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime42

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