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Long Branch, NJ

Founded 1903Monmouth CountyElev. 13 m
Population
32,184
Median home
$519,000
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Long Branch

Long Branch is a city in New Jersey with about 32,184 residents. Long Branch was founded in 1903 and sits in Monmouth County. The median age is 35.4 and the median household income is $73,381. Homes carry a median value of $519,000, and about 41% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (53.3%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
32,184
Median age
35.4
Median household income
$73,381
Per-capita income
$41,238
Poverty rate
16.2%
High-school grad or higher
84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
Unemployment
7.2%
Avg. commute
31.2 min
Work from home
8.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White53.3%
Hispanic or Latino23.1%
Black11.5%
Asian2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.1%
Service22.3%
Sales & office20.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance14%
Production, transportation & material moving8.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$519,000
Median gross rent
$1,744/mo
Owner-occupied
41.3%
Median year built
1969
Households
13,052
Avg. household size
2.45

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Long Branch has 9 public schools — 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading46%
Math28%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Academy of Law & Public SafetyHighGrades 11–12
Long Branch High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Long Branch Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
A A Anastasia Elementary SchoolElementary
George L CatramboneElementary
Gregory Elementary SchoolElementary
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning CenterElementary
Lenna W. Conrow Elementary SchoolElementary
Morris Avenue Elementry SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime38% below national
Long Branch241
New Jersey228
United States386
↓ 33% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime31% below national
Long Branch1,340
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↓ 35% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Long Branch Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Long Branch.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Monmouth County
LightningVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Long Branch is in Monmouth County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Long Branch was founded in 1903 and sits in Monmouth County. Elevation ~13 m.

Map of Long Branch
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

House at 364 Cedar AvenueNorth Long Branch School--Primary No. 3Gregory Primary SchoolChurch of the Presidents
Notable people from Long Branch
Bruce SpringsteenNorman MailerGarret HobartPaul CohenRichard AndersonFrank PalloneAbhimanyu MishraM. H. AbramsRobert PinskyTom Price
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Long Branch, NJ (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Long Branch, New Jersey.

Leo Paul Johnson, 51
Long Branch · Monmouth County · 07740
AKA Thomas Johnson, Rashaun Johnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Long Branch — frequently asked

What is the population of Long Branch, New Jersey?
Long Branch has a population of about 32,184, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Long Branch?
The median home value in Long Branch is $519,000, and the median gross rent is $1,744/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Long Branch safe? What is the crime rate?
Long Branch Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 241 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Long Branch face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Monmouth County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Long Branch?
Long Branch has 9 public schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Long Branch?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Long Branch. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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