2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Ocean City, NJ vs Red Bank, NJ

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- Household income in Red Bank, is 9% less than it is in Ocean City and is 15% above the National Average.
- Ocean City unemployment rate is 12.5%.
- Red Bank unemployment rate is 6.8%.
 Ocean City, NJRed Bank, NJUnited States
 Unemployment Rate12.5%6.8%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth1.8%-0.2%1.6%
 Future Job Growth19.1%26.8%33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.6%6.6%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.5%5.5%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$62,530$62,234$37,638
 Household Income$88,414$80,781$69,021
 Family Median Income$125,994$106,938$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Ocean City, NJRed Bank, NJUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K6.9%8.4%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.9%4.1%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K9.5%7.1%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K5.1%8.2%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K7.3%6.3%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.1%4.8%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K7.8%10.1%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.1%7.6%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K14.9%16.7%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K9.0%10.6%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K20.4%16.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Ocean City, NJRed Bank, NJUnited States
 Management, business, finance18.6%23.3%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science6.4%5.6%6.5%
 Community, social services2.4%0.2%1.8%
 Legal3.6%2.2%1.2%
 Education, library9.5%11.4%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment1.6%6.1%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.8%7.0%6.2%
 Healthcare support0.8%1.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.1%0.3%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving7.2%4.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance0.6%4.8%3.6%
 Personal care2.3%1.8%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support24.5%15.7%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.6%0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.7%8.3%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving7.2%6.9%13.1%
Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars! Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water  More

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I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The  More

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Reviews for Red Bank    3 Reviews

Not only can you great medical care at Riverview Hospital, you can also get a milliion dollar view of the Navesink River to brighten your mood and speed your recovery.   More

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Over 16 years ago

The Art Alliance of Monmouth County is based in Red Bank and promotes diverse visual art expressions of the 300 plus members. Count Basie Theater is scheduled to reopen  More

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Social and Cultural Hub for Central & South  More

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