City profile · New Jersey · Census ACS 2023

West Freehold, NJ

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for West Freehold - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

14,233
Residents
$120,570
Median income
$507,600
Median home
$2,328
Median rent (state)

West Freehold - the verdict

West Freehold ranks in the 87th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

87th
percentile, household income
85th
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90th
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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: West Freehold, NJ

New Jersey's West Freehold is a small town, with 14,233 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $120,570 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.8%. Home values in West Freehold run a median of $507,600, and the median resident age is 40.6 years. About 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 65.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

New Jersey carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 108.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,328 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $275 across New Jersey, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 96.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

14,233 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Jersey

Median Household Income

$120,570 /yr

Poverty 2.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

108.8 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Jersey average

How does West Freehold compare to other US cities?

Here's how West Freehold stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 87% higher than other cities
Home value 85% pricier than other cities
Median rent 90% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below West Freehold's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in New Jersey, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

87thIncome percentile

87th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How West Freehold's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$507,600 15th percentile more affordable than 15% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. West Freehold $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - West Freehold, NJ West Freehold, NJ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not West Freehold, NJ-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution West Freehold, NJ median $120,570/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
West Freehold, NJ's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for West Freehold, NJ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 53.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
14,233
Median Income
$120,570
Median Home Value
$507,600
Median Age
40.6
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Labor force participation
65.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
53.5%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
64.8%
Carpool
5.0%
Public Transit
4.1%
Walk
0.3%
Work from Home
23.9%
Other
1.9%

Based on 7,225 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New Jersey - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$95
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$60
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New Jersey state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New Jersey state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county West Freehold sits in

Cost of Living Index
108.8
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,328/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
96.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Jersey

Collingswood
14,163 people
Bradley Gardens
14,315 people
Short Hills
14,398 people
Hopatcong
14,470 people
Roselle Park
13,965 people
Middlesex
14,518 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to West Freehold's 14,233 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Warrenville, IL
14,232 people
Powell, OH
14,229 people
East Rancho Dominguez, CA
14,219 people
Jefferson, GA
14,249 people
Athens, TN
14,250 people
Hidalgo, TX
14,250 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to West Freehold's $120,570 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Fairfax, IA
$120,552 median income
Mayer, MN
$120,551 median income
De Witt, NY
$120,539 median income
View Park-Windsor Hills, CA
$120,604 median income
Montz, LA
$120,536 median income
Tazlina, AK
$120,625 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - West Freehold, NJ Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition West Freehold, NJ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 82.1% 9.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 16.1% White 82.1% Black or African American 2.8% Asian 3.6% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.4% Two or more races 9.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How West Freehold compares to nearby New Jersey cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
West Freehold (this city) 14,233 $120,570
Collingswood 14,163 $83,917
Bradley Gardens 14,315 $177,590
Short Hills 14,398 $250,001
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NJ OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about West Freehold, NJ?

What is the population of West Freehold, NJ? +

West Freehold, NJ counts 14,233 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in West Freehold, NJ? +

Median annual household income in West Freehold runs $120,570, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in West Freehold? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for West Freehold; the closest available measure is the New Jersey state average, a cost of living index of 108.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New Jersey vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in West Freehold, NJ? +

The median home value in West Freehold is $507,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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