Holmdel is a medium-sized township located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 17,402 people and three associated neighborhoods, Holmdel is the 113th largest community in New Jersey.
Holmdel home prices are not only among the most expensive in New Jersey, but Holmdel real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Also of interest is that Holmdel has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Holmdel telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 24.35% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Holmdel is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The township’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Holmdel’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in Holmdel, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 34.66 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.
Despite being a small township, Holmdel has a lot of people using the bus to get to and from work every day. Most of these people on the bus are using it to get to good jobs in other cities.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Holmdel. 66.37% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Holmdel in 2022 was $93,486, which is wealthy relative to New Jersey and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $373,944 for a family of four.
Holmdel is a very ethnically-diverse township. The people who call Holmdel home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Holmdel residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Holmdel include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish.
Foreign born people are also an important part of Holmdel's cultural character, accounting for 17.87% of the township’s population.
The most common language spoken in Holmdel is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Langs. of India.