Avenel, NJ

Living in Avenel

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Bikeability 70
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Walkability 46
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Commute 12
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Public Transit 77
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 5
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Colleges 74
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Schools 23
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Residents

19k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian20%
Black22%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate48%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income -$5.9k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
39  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office25%
Service12%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation13%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$263k Median Home Value -$62k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$287 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached41%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K28%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas4%
Utility gas76%

Crime

Violent Crime in Avenel

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Middlesex County17

Property Crime in Avenel

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Middlesex County24

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 6
Feb 33 3 8
Mar 41 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 35 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Avenel

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding70
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding36
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Avenel, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Avenel, NJ

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Gateway School
3 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Avenel, NJ

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Kean University
7 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Avenel, NJ

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Jfk Medical Center
4 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Avenel, NJ

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Laguardia Airport
25 miles, NE
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Trenton Mercer Airport
36 miles, SW