Red Bank, NJ

Red Bank, New Jersey

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

The People and Families of Red Bank

In Red Bank, about 34% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Red Bank, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Approximately 32% of Red Bank is non-white. In the town you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Red Bank nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Red Bank had a median family income of $63,333. It turns out that Red Bank is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($102,375) in Red Bank than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Red Bank Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Red Bank, about 48% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Red Bank.

Commuting

In Red Bank, 76% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people like to walk or ride bicycles. One alternative to driving in Red Bank is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Red Bank Almanac

Red Bank Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Red Bank Public Libraries

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Red Bank Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Red Bank residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Red Bank, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Red Bank Hospitals

RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
ONE RIVERVIEW PLAZA
(732) 741-2700
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Red Bank

Red Bank Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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