The Town FilesWest Long Branch, New Jersey
Borough in Monmouth County · population 8,587 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $684,300
- Household income
- $114,271
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 29.9
West Long Branch is a borough of 8,587 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $684,300, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 94% of New Jersey towns, better for a vacation home than 92% of New Jersey towns, more vibrant than 78% of New Jersey towns.
How West Long Branch 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 West Long Branch is worth $684,300, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 6.0 times the median household income of $114,271, which is more affordable than 9% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,970 a month. 70.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Long Branch | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $684,300 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,970 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $114,271 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.0% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in West Long Branch
| People | West Long Branch | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.9 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.0% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 1.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.1% | — |
| Work from home | 23.7% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.3% | 94.6% |
Weather in West Long Branch
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 24.8°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.4 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). 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 West Long Branch since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 16, 1955 about 1.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 19, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 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 West Long Branch itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Public schools in West Long Branch
3 public schools with 1,125 students, about 9.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Regional High School | 9-12 | 558 | 9.6 |
| Betty McElmon Elementary School | PK-4 | 341 | 10.3 |
| Frank Antonides School | 5-8 | 226 | 7.5 |
Towns near West Long Branch
- Long Branch, NJ1.7 mi · 31,667 people · home $574,000
- Eatontown, NJ1.8 mi · 13,597 people · home $492,400
- Oakhurst, NJ1.9 mi · 4,069 people · home $718,900
- Oceanport, NJ1.9 mi · 6,150 people · home $757,700
- Ocean, NJ2.4 mi · 27,672 people · home $678,300
- Shrewsbury, NJ3.3 mi · 4,184 people · home $811,400
- Little Silver, NJ3.5 mi · 6,131 people · home $955,900
- Wanamassa, NJ3.6 mi · 4,344 people · home $570,100
West Long Branch questions
Is West Long Branch, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Long Branch scores better for retirees than 53% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 24%. 14.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.9).
How much does a house cost in West Long Branch?
The median owner-occupied home in West Long Branch is valued at $684,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $114,271, so homes cost about 6.0 times income. Median rent is $1,970 a month.
What is the weather like in West Long Branch?
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 and 26.4 inches of snow.
Does West Long Branch get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Long Branch since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 16, 1955. 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)