City safety & data profile

Red BankNJ

Red Bank, NJ is a 12K-resident city in Monmouth County with a median household income of $97,477.

Monmouth County, New Jersey. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Red Bank, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Red Bank has a population larger than 14% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $504,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 86%
By size
$97,477
Median income
$504,900
Median home
8.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Red Bank

Red Bank posts a median household income higher than 67% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Red Bank area.

Top 33%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Red Bank

Where Red Bank income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$97,477 Top 33% higher than 67% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NJ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Red Bank, NJ beyond the headline numbers

Red Bank sits inside Monmouth County, New Jersey, at roughly 40.35°N, -74.06°W. Population 12,204, $97,477 median household income. Median home value $504,900, median rent $2,026. Poverty rate 8.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Red Bank's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 34.9%, then obesity at 33.4%. 1 hospital in/around Red Bank, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Red Bank from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,204
Red Bank
Median Income
$97,477
+43% vs avg
Median Home Value
$504,900
+122% vs avg
Median Age
39.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Monmouth County) - Red Bank's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
645K+2%
Median Income
$124,845+48%
Median Home Value
$606,100+55%
Poverty Rate
6.5%-7%
Unemployment
5.4%-40%

Economics

Economics indicators for Red Bank, NJ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,026/mo
Poverty Rate
8.7% -39% vs avg
Unemployment 3.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 51.6%
Work From Home 18.5%
Public Transit 6%

Population

White 63.5%
African American 5.2%
Asian 2.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
34.9%
Obesity
33.4%
High Blood Pressure
31.5%
Physical Inactivity
23.1%
Binge Drinking
16.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.7%
Current Smoking
10.7%
Diabetes
10.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.2%
Annual Checkup 77%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
8.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.5%
Stroke
3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Red Bank, NJ? ▼
Red Bank, NJ has a population of 12,204 people, located in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What is the median household income in Red Bank? ▼
The median household income in Red Bank, NJ is $97,477 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.7%.
What is the median home value in Red Bank? ▼
The median home value in Red Bank, NJ is $504,900. Median rent is $2,026/month.
What are the top health concerns in Red Bank? ▼
The top health indicators in Red Bank include Short Sleep Duration (34.9%), Obesity (33.4%), High Blood Pressure (31.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Red Bank? ▼
Red Bank has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Red Bank? ▼
The median age in Red Bank, NJ is 39.4 years. 51.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Red Bank, NJ is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. With a population of 12K and a $97,477 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Red Bank area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Red Bank's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Monmouth County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.