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Retirement community in Red Bank, New Jersey

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Red Bank, New Jersey Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Red Bank, New Jersey at a Glance

Median Home Price
$424,700
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension exclusion up to $100k for qualifying seniors.
Avg January Low
29.7°F
Cost of Living Index
108.8 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
61 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Red Bank, New Jersey, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
108.8 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$89,500High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Red Bank's cost of living is 8.799999999999997% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$424,700High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,886High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
51.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Red Bank using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$920

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$1,033

Median home price used: $424,700

Median rent reference: $1,886 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
91.4 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
91.4 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
61.1 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Red Bank scores 91.4 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension exclusion up to $100k for qualifying seniors.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

New Jersey has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
84.6°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Avg January Low
29.7°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Annual Precipitation
52.9"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026
Sunny Days / Year
284 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated October 2026

With 284 sunny days a year and an average January low of 29.7°F, Red Bank offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
40.5 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
19.2 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
12,868High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
39.4High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
20.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
5.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
69.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
8.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
25.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
1.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Red Bank

What is the cost of living in Red Bank, New Jersey for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 109, roughly 9% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $424,700.

Does New Jersey tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For New Jersey residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension exclusion up to $100k for qualifying seniors.

What is the climate like in Red Bank, New Jersey?▾

Red Bank, New Jersey has January average low around 30°F, July average high around 85°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Red Bank, New Jersey?▾

Red Bank scores 91/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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