Population 16,358 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Holmdel
Household size in Holmdel
| Period | Holmdel | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.09 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Holmdel average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has dropped from 3.09 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Holmdel
| Period | Holmdel | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.0 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.9 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.4 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Holmdel skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Holmdel
| Period | Holmdel | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Holmdel: 3.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 32 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Holmdel
Renters in Holmdel
| Period | Holmdel | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.6% of households in Holmdel rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About four in ten owners (41.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Holmdel
| Period | Holmdel | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Holmdel: just 2.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 39 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Holmdel
| Period | Holmdel | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Holmdel are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Holmdel
| Period | Holmdel | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,726 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,435 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,462 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,243 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,517 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Holmdel pays $3,243 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,517 a month since 2006–10, up 88%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 46.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only 11 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Holmdel
Bachelor's degrees in Holmdel
| Period | Holmdel | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.7% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.1% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.2% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.2% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Holmdel is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (69.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Holmdel
| Period | Holmdel | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.7% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Holmdel: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Holmdel has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of New Jersey cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Holmdel
| Period | Holmdel | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in Holmdel is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area overall (6.9%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Holmdel compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmdel | 2.76 | 49.4 | 3.7% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 1987 | $3,243 | 69.2% | 97.0% | 5.2% |
| Hazlet | 2.63 | 45.5 | 5.7% | 11.6% | 3.7% | 1967 | $1,343 | 32.5% | 93.9% | 3.5% |
| Strathmore | 2.64 | 41.0 | 8.4% | 12.2% | 3.5% | 1967 | $1,763 | 64.4% | 97.5% | 4.7% |
| Middletown | 2.79 | 43.1 | 5.6% | 16.0% | 3.7% | 1970 | $1,916 | 52.8% | 96.4% | 5.8% |
| Union Beach | 2.59 | 42.7 | 12.3% | 18.3% | 9.6% | 1972 | $2,515 | 34.8% | 94.4% | 8.6% |
| Keyport | 2.26 | 41.9 | 7.6% | 33.4% | 5.1% | 1958 | $1,732 | 34.6% | 91.7% | 9.9% |
| Lincroft | 2.79 | 43.9 | 0.8% | 11.2% | 6.8% | 1975 | $762 | 65.0% | 97.9% | 5.1% |
| Keansburg | 2.56 | 42.0 | 15.1% | 40.6% | 9.4% | 1966 | $1,666 | 22.7% | 87.7% | 4.4% |
| Port Monmouth | 2.63 | 44.2 | 6.2% | 15.8% | 3.9% | 1975 | $1,628 | 43.0% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
| Matawan | 2.45 | 41.5 | 8.5% | 32.0% | 4.2% | 1980 | $1,851 | 45.2% | 94.6% | 6.1% |
| Morganville | 2.81 | 43.9 | 4.3% | 11.0% | 4.2% | 1994 | $2,650 | 59.8% | 95.2% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Holmdel. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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