Holmdel, NJ
Holmdel · NJ 07733
Updated August 4, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$843K
Median Price
25/100
Walk Score
7.2/10
Schools
62 min
to Midtown Manhattan
Score Breakdown
Our Take
Holmdel offers an affluent, family‑friendly suburb with strong schools, low crime and a reliable commute to Manhattan. The trade‑offs are a lack of walkability, limited local dining and nightlife, and high property costs. If you value a quiet, well‑served community and can handle the price point, it’s a solid choice.
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The Good
- ✓Highly rated public schools and a range of nearby high schools
- ✓Low violent and property crime rates
- ✓Strong median household income and high median home values
- ✓Easy 62‑minute commute to Midtown Manhattan via I‑95/US‑9
Real Talk
- !Very limited pedestrian and transit options – almost all errands require a car
- !High cost of housing and property taxes
- !Limited local dining, nightlife and entertainment choices
- !Potential traffic congestion during peak commute times
- $Annual property taxes and potential HOA fees for certain developments
- $Higher utility and maintenance costs for larger homes
- $Insurance premiums that may be higher due to the suburban location
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Risk Snapshot
Crime & Safety
Holmdel, NJ
Safety grade
57% safer than the national average
50% safer than the national average
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