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Brick, NJ

Brick, NJ.

Population: 42,345 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Brick, NJ is $524,165 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $320,000 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,531/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$524,165

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$524,165
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+22.5%
5-year appreciation
+45.0%
10-year appreciation
+108.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$524,165
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
$320,000
Median list price
$329,900
Median price per sqft
$320
1-year sale-price change
+25.5%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
175
Sale-to-list ratio
106.7%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
28 days
New listings (monthly)
78

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,531/mo
1-year rent change
+6.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,720/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,940/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,390/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,120/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,460/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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center, Lanes Mill Elementary School, Midstreams Elementary School, Veterans Memorial Elementary School, Veterans Memorial Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Brick Township Landfill (1.9 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
52.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
261
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
248

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
47,823
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
58,524

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
24
Nearest national park
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (29 mi)
National parks include
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Gateway National Recreation Area, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Lakewood Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,077 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
30.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.9%
Median annual property tax
$6,506
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
80.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
159,471
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,553

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

How it compares

BrickState medianUS median
Median home value$524,165$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$320,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,531/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,506$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 Brick, NJ?
$524,165.
What is the median sale price in Brick, NJ?
$320,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Brick, NJ?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Brick, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,531/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Brick, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Brick, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Brick, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Brick, NJ?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brick, NJ?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Brick Township Landfill, 1.9 mi.
How many schools serve Brick, NJ?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Brick, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Brick, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Brick, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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