Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
The Corner Cafe & Bistro
Coffee Shop
Inkwell Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Playa Bowls Ocean
Coffee Shop
Cup of Joy
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
New Jersey Repertory Company
Theatre Arts
Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center
Art Gallery
Water Park
Water Park
Unknown Name
Museum
AMC Monmouth Mall 15
Cinema
Food and Drink (19) C+
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Prime Liquors
Alcohol
Max's Hot Dogs
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pierce's Long Branch Liquors
Alcohol
Ron's West End Pub
Bar
Playa Bowls
Fast Food
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sweets
Jack's Goal Line Stand
Bar
Richard's Deli
Deli
The Wine Loft
Bar
Windmill HotDogs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Court Liquors
Alcohol
Tiki Bar at Ocean Place
Bar
Laclemencia Grocery & Deli
Deli
The Lighthouse Strollo's Italian Ice
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
BuyRite Paddock Liquors
Alcohol
Slices
Fast Food
Birdsmouth Beer
Bar
The Chocolate Bar
Sweets
Angelo's Italian Market
Deli
White Castle
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Long Branch Portuguese Club
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Adam "Bucky" James Community Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Fort Athletic Club
Gym
Foundry
Gym
Fresh Personal Training
Gym
Monmouth Beach Cultural Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) C-
Fine Fair
Grocery Store
Exito Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Cake, Bake, and Roll
Bakery
Brazilian Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Nanno's Bakery and Ice Cream
Bakery
Nature's Corner Farmers Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Kings Highway Glatt Meat
Butcher
Lidl
Grocery Store
Parks (29) A+
Bath Avenue Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Slocum Park
Park
Norwood Park
Park
Festival Plaza
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Garfield Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Jerry Morgan Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
The Great Lawn
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Branchport Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Pleasure Bay Park
Park
Takanassee Lake Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument Park
Park
Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park
Park
Shops (7) F
T-Mobile
Electronics
MJ Sportswear
Clothing
Five Dollar Shoe Store
Shoes
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Nirvana
Clothing
Unknown Name
Clothing
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Dollar General
Discount Store
Furnished with Love
Furniture
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Tiki Image Tanning Salon
Beauty
Nail Club
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
ABCrystal
Fashion
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Value City Furniture
Furniture
Speedway
Convenience Store
Fortunoff Backyard Store
Furniture
Petco
Pets
Macy's
Department Store
Nordstrom Rack
Clothing
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Wawa
Convenience Store
Brave New World
Clothing
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commute B-

Of all people who commute, 5.2% take public transportation in Long Branch.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations D-
Long Branch
Transit Station
Monmouth Park
Transit Station
Elberon
Transit Station
Little Silver
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.2% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Long Branch is 138/100 - which is 14% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A-

Long Branch crime rates are 1,459 per 100k, which is 10% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,272 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
187 crimes per 100k A
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employment B-

The median income in Long Branch is $62,027 - which is 16% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$62,027 C-
Unemployment Rate
5.2% F
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health A-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Monmouth Medical Center
Hospital
Monmouth Medical Center
Hospital
Long Branch Fire Department
Fire Station
West End Family Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Monmouth University Health Services
Doctor
West Long Branch Fire Company
Fire Station
Borough Chemical and Truck Fire Company
Fire Station
Port au Peck Chemical Hose Fire Company
Fire Station
Oceanport Volunteer First Aid & Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Oakhurst Independent Hose Company Number One
Fire Station
Township of Ocean Fire Prevention Bureau
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Monmouth Beach Fire Department
Fire Station
Oceanport Hook And Ladder Fire Company
Fire Station
Oceanport Police Department
Police
Deal Fire Company
Fire Station
Township of Ocean Police Department
Police
Deal Police Department
Police
Eatontown Police Department
Police
Eatontown Fire Department and First-Aid & Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Little Silver Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B-

Long Branch home prices are $367,000 - which is 16% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$367,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
5.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D+

The Long Branch graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
31% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (8) A
Long Branch Middle School
Morris Avenue Elementry School
Seashore School
A A Anastasia Elementary School
Gregory Elementary School
Lenna W. Conrow Elementary School
Frank Antonides School
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
Betty Mcelmon Elementary
Bet Yaakov Of The Jersey Shore
St Jerome Elementary School
Maple Place Middle School
George L Catrambone
Monmouth Beach Elementary School
Wolf Hill Elementary School
Yeshiva At The Jersey Shore
Meadowbrook
Ocean Township Elementary School
Deal Elementary School
Point Road School
Hawkswood School
Woodmere
Vincent S Mastro Montessori Academy
Margaret L Vetter
High Schools (3) A
Long Branch High School
Academy Of Law & Public Safety
Bet Yaakov Of The Jersey Shore
Shore Regional High School
Ilan High School
Ocean Township High School
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ratings A+

Long Branch has an overall rating of 86% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes B+
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Long Branch Area Facts

  • Long Branch has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Long Branch crime rates are 10% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Long Branch is 14% higher than the New Jersey average

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My Own Slice of the Jersey Shore 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) One of the reasons I love living in Long Branch, New Jersey is because I am literally on one of the best beaches on the entire east coast. When the New York crowds come to Jersey for the summer, they head to Point Pleasant and Seaside, driving right by Long Branch without giving ...Read More it a second look.

The best areas in Long Branch are certainly along the coast, from the iconic Max Hotdogs to the boardwalk and arcade halls. This area has been getting a facelift as of late, and luxury shops and premium shopping centers are popping up all over.

We can jump in the car and head north to New York in an hour, west to Philadelphia in two hours, or south to Atlantic city in an hour. The community I live are all friendly folks, and there is plenty to do here after the sun goes down. The Stone Pony is a few miles away, where Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi all got their starts. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Long Branch? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bath Avenue Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Slocum Park
      Norwood Park
      Festival Plaza

      Entertainment

      New Jersey Repertory Company
      Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center
      Water Park
      Unknown Name
      AMC Monmouth Mall 15

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      Subway
      Prime Liquors
      Max's Hot Dogs
      McDonald's
      Pierce's Long Branch Liquors
      Ron's West End Pub
      Playa Bowls

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Long Branch? Of all people who commute, 5.2% take public transportation in Long Branch.
      Drive to Work
      62%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Long Branch? The cost of living in Long Branch is 138/100 - which is 14% higher than New Jersey.
      Long Branch
      138

      38% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Long Branch? Long Branch crime rates are 1,459, which are 10% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,459 per 100k people

      37% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 69

      37% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -32%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Long Branch? The median income in Long Branch is $62,027 which is 16% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $62,02712% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,6376% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      11% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Long Branch a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Monmouth Medical Center
      Monmouth Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      West End Family Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Long Branch home prices? Long Branch home prices are $367,000 - which is 16% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $367,00099% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,37044% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      36% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Long Branch have good schools? The Long Branch graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      36% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      10:1

      38% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Long Branch a good place to live? Long Branch has an overall rating of 86% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      4 total surveys

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