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Long Branch, NJ vs Neptune, NJ

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Are people in Neptune older or younger than people in Long Branch?
- The Median Age in Neptune is 8.8 years older than in Long Branch.

Are housing costs cheaper in Neptune or Long Branch?
- Neptune housing costs are 26.6% less expensive than Long Branch housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Neptune or Long Branch?
- The average commute for residents of Neptune is 4.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Long Branch.

Things to do in Long Branch?
Long Branch, NJ sits at Monmouth Beach’s northernmost edge featuring 3 miles long boardwalk which houses shops & eateries perfect for soaking up some sunshine while still offering plenty recreation activities such as beach volleyball courts dotting its shorelines alongside adventure events like parasailing up ahead!

Things to do in Neptune?
Neptune, NJ rests on the Jersey Shore giving visitors direct access to beaches for swimming & surfing perfect for summertime fun combined with several entertainment venues featuring attractions such as mini golf games & carnivals open all year round! Residents have easy access to abundance of shopping options such as nearby Peddler's Village — a charming retail complex offering 180 different stores!

 Long Branch, NJNeptune, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,083329,725,481
 Median Income$65,369  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$641,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.4  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Long Branch    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

I Live at the Jersey Shore and it is really like a year round vacation. Great beaches,mountians and sking. But the cost of living here has gone sky  More

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Reviews for Neptune    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

My children have just started school in Neptune and I will be taking them out due the extreme poor performance of the schools. See the NJ department of education web  More

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I grew up in Neptune twp. I spent all of my childhood and part of my early adult life there. I had a great life there. I would call it Lower to middle class suburban  More

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