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Red Bank, NJ
Red Bank · NJ 07701
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Red Bank, Middletown
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Verdict
$540K
Median Price
12/100
Walk Score
6.2/10
Schools
76 min
to Midtown Manhattan, NY
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
BSafety
78/100
CSchools
62/100
D+Quietness
50/100
FCommute
35/100
FWalkability
12/100
WYLT Score50/100
Our Take
Red Bank has its charm, but high flood risk and moderate commute time might give some buyers pause. With solid school performance and local amenities, it's worth considering, but take a closer look at the pros and cons.
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The Good
- ✓High-rated schools, including several top-performing high schools
- ✓Local businesses and restaurants to explore
- ✓Convenient access to parks and waterfront areas
- ✓Short drive to Jersey Shore beaches
Real Talk
- !High flood risk, with 34% of homes in a flood zone
- !Long average commute time to Manhattan, 76 minutes
- !Traffic congestion in town during rush hour
- !Expensive home prices for the area
- $Potential for costly repairs due to flood risk
- $High property taxes, 2.4% of median home value
Best For
Young families with school-aged childrenHomeowners looking for local amenitiesThose willing to accept moderate commute times
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Red Bank, NJ
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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