Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
Among the top 20% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 6% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 10% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 53% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 57% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 80% of US places
- top 11% for broadband access
- top 17% for school quality
- bottom 4% for estimated total tax burden
Monmouth Junction is a town in New Jersey with about 9,750 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, school quality, and airport distance. It rates lower on commute time and estimated total tax burden.
- The median home value in Monmouth Junction is $479k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Monmouth Junction is $122k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Monmouth Junction is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Monmouth Junction has a violent crime rate of 693/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Monmouth Junction is 37 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.8 in3.7 in
humid 78%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$122k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$60kbetter than 13% of US places
Home Value$479k90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 9% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.09%better than 8% of US places
Income Tax10.70%better than 11% of US places
Sales Tax6.60%better than 71% of US places
Estimated total tax burden21.09%better than 4% of US places
Unemployment2.9%better than 59% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.3 in76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall23.7 inbetter than 42% of US places
Sunny Days211 daysbetter than 28% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 38% of US places
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 34% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk53.9better than 66% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 19% of US places
School Quality94.7better than 84% of US places
Violent Crime693/100kbetter than 52% of US places
Property Crime1246/100kbetter than 38% of US places
Community
Population9,75087th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.639th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6194th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8827th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2213th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)27.8%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.3%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.7%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)54.9%100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time37 minbetter than 5% of US places
Walkability7.7/20better than 70% of US places
Airport Distance29 mibetter than 82% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access97.0%better than 89% of US places
Amenities Nearby115.90better than 58% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 52% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Monmouth Junction an affordable place to live?
- Monmouth Junction is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $60k, better than 13% of comparable areas. Median rent is $2k.
- Is Monmouth Junction safe?
- Monmouth Junction is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 693/100k (better than 52%). Property crime is 1246/100k.
- What is the weather like in Monmouth Junction?
- Monmouth Junction averages 76°F in July and 31°F in January, with 49.3 in of annual precipitation and about 211 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Monmouth Junction?
- Public-school quality in Monmouth Junction is above average, scoring better than 84% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Monmouth Junction?
- The average one-way commute in Monmouth Junction is 37 min.