The Town FilesAsbury Park, New Jersey
City in Monmouth County · population 15,188 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $581,100
- Household income
- $75,544
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 84°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 38.2
Asbury Park is a city of 15,188 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $581,100, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more vibrant than 98% of New Jersey towns, more walkable than 97% of New Jersey towns, better for cycling than 97% of New Jersey towns.
How Asbury Park ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Asbury Park is worth $581,100, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 7.7 times the median household income of $75,544, which is more affordable than 4% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,722 a month. 27.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Asbury Park | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $581,100 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,722 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $75,544 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 27.7% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.0% | — |
Who lives in Asbury Park
| People | Asbury Park | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.5% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 15.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.0% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.9% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 20.4% | — |
| Work from home | 13.7% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 25.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 94.6% |
Weather in Asbury Park
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 24.8°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 94 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Asbury Park since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 1, 2023 about 7.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 22, 2003.
Severe weather in Monmouth County since 1996
Monmouth County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Monmouth County
Monmouth County had 274,000 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,560 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Asbury Park itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Asbury Park
5 public schools with 1,610 students, about 8.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Park High School | 9-12 | 370 | 10.3 |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary School | PK-5 | 336 | 7.6 |
| Bradley Elementary School | PK-5 | 336 | 7.3 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School | 6-8 | 287 | 9.0 |
| Hope Academy Charter School (charter) | K-8 | 281 | 9.7 |
Towns near Asbury Park
- Ocean Grove, NJ0.8 mi · 3,057 people · home $790,100
- Wanamassa, NJ1.4 mi · 4,344 people · home $570,100
- Bradley Beach, NJ1.5 mi · 4,282 people · home $932,800
- Neptune City, NJ2.0 mi · 4,626 people · home $420,700
- Neptune, NJ2.4 mi · 28,061 people · home $455,900
- Ocean, NJ2.5 mi · 27,672 people · home $678,300
- Oakhurst, NJ2.8 mi · 4,069 people · home $718,900
- Shark River Hills, NJ2.9 mi · 3,583 people · home $523,400
Asbury Park questions
Is Asbury Park, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Asbury Park scores better for retirees than 7% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 10%. 12.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.2).
How much does a house cost in Asbury Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Asbury Park is valued at $581,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,544, so homes cost about 7.7 times income. Median rent is $1,722 a month.
What is the weather like in Asbury Park?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Asbury Park get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Asbury Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 1, 2023. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)