Avenel, NJ
Living in Avenel
Bikeability70
Walkability46
Commute12
Public Transit77
Affordability36
Public Safety80
Airports95
Hospitals5
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+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
$70kMedian 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
$263kMedian Home Value-$62k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian 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
Education With Care for Young Children
2 miles, N
St Joseph Elementary School
2 miles, E
Gateway School
3 miles, E
The Goddard School of Woodbridge
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Avenel, NJ
College of Staten Island CUNY
7 miles, E
Kean University
7 miles, N
Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok
7 miles, NE
Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Leyma
8 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Avenel, NJ
Jfk Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
6 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Avenel, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
9 miles, NE
Laguardia Airport
25 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
26 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
36 miles, SW