Red Bank is a riverfront arts town in Monmouth County with more than 100 restaurants and bars, the Count Basie Center for the Arts and an NJ Transit train station. Zillow puts the typical home value around $735K. It is busy all year, and Sea Bright beaches are about 10 to 15 minutes away.
Last updated: October 2026
At a glance
Red Bank is a Monmouth County shore town known for walkable, arts, dining and nightlife.
Price tier: $$
Home prices
Homes in Red Bank: typical value about $735K (Zillow), as of late summer 2026.
- Typical value about $735K (Zillow)
- 3-month median sale about $862K, up 15.7% year over year (Redfin)
Prices are typical values or recent median sales from public portals as of late summer 2026. Small towns have few sales, so numbers swing a lot. Use these as ranges, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.
Homes you will find
Homes in Red Bank: Victorian and colonial single-family homes, townhomes, downtown condos and apartments.
Lifestyle
Life in Red Bank: Count Basie Center for the Arts and Two River Theater, more than 100 restaurants and bars, Broad Street boutiques, Navesink River boating, an independent cinema and a strong live-music scene.
Beach and water
Beach and water in Red Bank: No ocean beach in town.
Sea Bright beaches are about 10 to 15 minutes away, and there is river access right in town.
Commute
Getting to NYC from Red Bank: Red Bank has an NJCL electric station, about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes to NY Penn.
Looking for a train commute to NYC (NJ Transit, with Amtrak connections)? Amtrak does not stop in any shore town. Connect at Newark Penn, Metropark or NY Penn. Read the commute guide.
Year-round or seasonal
Year-round or seasonal in Red Bank: Year-round, with strong long-term rental demand.
Rentals
Renting out a home in Red Bank: Strong long-term rental demand.
Short-term rentals are limited by local rules.
Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
School data
For school information, see the official NJ School Performance Reports from the NJ Department of Education.
Red Bank FAQ
Does Red Bank have a train to NYC?
Red Bank has an NJCL electric station, about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes to NY Penn. Amtrak does not stop here. Rail is NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line, with Amtrak connections at Newark Penn, Metropark or NY Penn.
What do homes cost in Red Bank?
Typical value about $735K (Zillow). 3-month median sale about $862K, up 15.7% year over year (Redfin). These are ranges from public portals, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.
Is Red Bank busy year-round?
Year-round, with strong long-term rental demand.
Can I rent out a home in Red Bank?
Strong long-term rental demand. Short-term rentals are limited by local rules. Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
What is there to do in Red Bank?
Count Basie Center for the Arts and Two River Theater, more than 100 restaurants and bars, Broad Street boutiques, Navesink River boating, an independent cinema and a strong live-music scene.
Nearby towns
Close to Red Bank: Rumson, Fair Haven and Little Silver, Sea Bright, Middletown, Wall and Neptune, Long Branch (Pier Village, West End, Elberon).
Talk to Monica about Red Bank
Call or text (908) 433-9305, or take the quiz to see how Red Bank fits the way you want to live.
