What are the schools like in Eatontown, NJ?

Eatontown is served primarily by Eatontown Public School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Eatontown?

The median household income in Eatontown, NJ is $88,393 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.7%.

What is the weather like in Eatontown, NJ?

Eatontown has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Eatontown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Eatontown's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eatontown is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $400,300 and the median rent is $1,491 per month.

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

Eatontown has a violent crime rate of 267.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1841.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eatontown, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Eatontown is a small city of 13,522 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $88,393 and a 7.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

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

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

All Eatontown 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

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

Metric	Eatontown, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$400,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,491	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,393	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Eatontown's violent crime rate is 267.3 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

267.3 /100k

Property Crime

1841.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Eatontown is served primarily by Eatontown Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Eatontown, NJ	National Avg
School District	Eatontown Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eatontown sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 24.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eatontown, NJ
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	24.5"

Demographics

Metric	Eatontown, NJ	National Avg
Population	13,522	—
Median Age	45.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.6%	18.9%
Asian	10.3%	6.3%
Under 18	17.8%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Long Branch, NJ 2 mi Shrewsbury, NJ 2 mi Oceanport, NJ 2 mi Oakhurst, NJ 3 mi Tinton Falls, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Eatontown

Eatontown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07703

Eatontown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eatontown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Eatontown's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Eatontown roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $400,300 and median rent is $1,491/month.

What is the crime rate in Eatontown, NJ?

Eatontown's violent crime rate is 267.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1841.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eatontown?

Public schools in Eatontown are operated by Eatontown Public School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 40.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Eatontown, NJ a good place to live?

Eatontown, NJ has a population of 13,522, a median household income of $88,393, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%. 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 Eatontown?

Eatontown averages 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 24.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Eatontown?

Eatontown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07703.

What is the population of Eatontown?

The population of Eatontown, New Jersey is 13,522 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eatontown?

Key numbers for living in Eatontown: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $400,300, median household income $88,393, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eatontown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.