What are the schools like in Brielle, NJ?

Brielle is served primarily by Brielle Boro School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.

What is the median household income in Brielle?

The median household income in Brielle, NJ is $160,845 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Brielle, NJ?

Brielle has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

Brielle, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brielle, NJ affordable or expensive?

Brielle's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brielle is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $771,800 and the median rent is $2,543 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brielle, NJ?

Brielle has a violent crime rate of 20.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 305.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brielle, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Brielle is a small town of 4,957 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $160,845 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Brielle stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brielle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brielle city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Brielle's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brielle costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Brielle, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$771,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,543	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$160,845	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brielle's violent crime rate is 20.4 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

20.4 /100k

Property Crime

305.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brielle is served primarily by Brielle Boro School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brielle, NJ	National Avg
School District	Brielle Boro School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	66.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brielle sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brielle, NJ
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.2"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Brielle, NJ	National Avg
Population	4,957	—
Median Age	46.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 1 mi Manasquan, NJ 1 mi Point Pleasant, NJ 2 mi Sea Girt, NJ 2 mi Bay Head, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Brielle

Brielle, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08730

Brielle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brielle, NJ affordable or expensive?

Brielle's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Brielle roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $771,800 and median rent is $2,543/month.

What is the crime rate in Brielle, NJ?

Brielle's violent crime rate is 20.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 305.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brielle?

Public schools in Brielle are operated by Brielle Boro School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 66.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brielle, NJ a good place to live?

Brielle, NJ has a population of 4,957, a median household income of $160,845, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brielle?

Brielle averages 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brielle?

Brielle, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08730.

What is the population of Brielle?

The population of Brielle, New Jersey is 4,957 with a median age of 46.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brielle?

Key numbers for living in Brielle: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $771,800, median household income $160,845, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brielle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.