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Colts neck, NJ — ZIP 07722

Population: 9,990 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 07722 (Colts neck, NJ) is $1.36M — up 7.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.30M after a median 14 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.36M

Median home value

+7.8%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.36M
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+24.4%
5-year appreciation
+45.9%
10-year appreciation
+83.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.36M
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.30M
Median list price
$1.79M
Median price per sqft
$448
1-year sale-price change
+1.2%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
104.1%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+3.1%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,510/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,830/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,490/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,560/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,050/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Colts Neck Township School District, Freehold Regional High School District
Schools include
Conover Road Primary School, Cedar Drive Middle School, Conover Road Elementary School, Colts Neck High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Weapons Station Earle (Site A) (1.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
54.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
78,820
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
88,150

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
25
Nearest national park
Gateway National Recreation Area (24 mi)
National parks include
Gateway National Recreation Area, National Parks of New York Harbor, Statue Of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Hop Brook Farm Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SAINT PETER'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,584 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
27.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.1%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
88.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
239,227
Average weekly wage
$1,298
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,793

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 07722State medianUS median
Median home value$1.36M$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$1.30M$555,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 07722?
$1.36M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 07722?
$1.30M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 07722?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 07722?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $3,490/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 07722?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 07722?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 07722?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 07722?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Naval Weapons Station Earle (Site A), 1.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 07722?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 07722 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 07722?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 07722?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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