Red Bank

Red Bank is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. Incorporated in 1908, the community is on the Navesink River, the area's original transportation route to the ocean and other ports. It is in the New York Metropolitan Area and is a commuter town of New York City. As of the 2020 United States Census, it had a population of 12,936, reflecting an increase of 730 (5.98%) from the 12,206 counted in the 2010 Census. Red Bank is the 5th most densely populated town inMonmouth County. Its population grew rapidly after 1809, when regularly scheduled passenger ships were established to serve the route to Manhattan. By 1844, Red Bank had become a commercial and manufacturing center, focused on textiles, tanning, furs, and other goods for sale in Manhattan. In the 20th century, the town was a strong cultural, economic, and political center until it was hindered by the economic recession that began in 1987. During this time, its economy, based largely on retail commerce, was in decline, due to a real estate scandal. Many annual events happen throughout the year, including the International Beer, Wine & Food Festival, a long-running sidewalk sale, a farmers' market, an indie film festival, the Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival, and a Halloween parade. The area of modern-day Red Bank was the territory of the Algonquian-speaking Lenape Native Americans, also called the Delaware by the English.

History

Red Bank is the primary city name, but also Tinton Falls are acceptable city names or spellings, Westboro on the other hand no longer accepted or obsolete and are no longer used as a designation. The official name is Borough of Red Bank. The area of modern-day Red Bank was the territory of the Algonquian-speaking Lenape Native Americans, also called the Delaware by the English. The Native Americans traded freely with European settlers from England and the Dutch Republic in the mid-17th century, who purchased land in the area. English colonists settled Red Bank beginning in the 17th century and it became a center for shipbuilding. By 1844, Red Bank had become a commercial and manufacturing center, focused on textiles, tanning, furs, and other goods for sale in Manhattan. Red Bank grew in size as a result of the Raritan and Delaware Bay Railroad constructed a railway in the town in 1860. In the 20th century it was a strong cultural, economic, and political center in Monmouth County until it was hindered by the economic recession that began in 1987. During this time, its economy, based largely on retail commerce, was in decline, due to a real estate scandal. Local pundits and urban planners referred to the town as "Dead Bank".Beginning in approximately 1991, under the New Jersey Development and Redevelopment Law, the borough authorized the creation of the Red Bank RiverCenter to manage redevelopment in what was designated as a special improvement district. RiverCenter retains authority over the management and redevelopment of a defined central business district, which includes Broad Street from the post office to Marine Park and from Maple Avenue to one block east of Broad Street. The proposed district was amended to exclude opponents, and the district that was adopted stops at Maple Avenue.

Geography

Red Bank is on the southern bank of the Navesink River in northern Monmouth County, New Jersey. It is about 24 miles (39 km) due south of the tip of Manhattan. The borough has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Red Bank is bordered by the municipalities of Fair Haven, Little Silver, Middletown Township, Shrewsbury and Tinton Falls. Unincorporated communities, localities and place names partially or completely within the borough include Newmans Corner and Newmans Point. Red Bank has an area of 2.16 square miles (5.58 km²) of land and 0.41 square miles of water (18.98 km²), according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It has a population of 1,816 (1,716 in 2011). The borough is located in the New Jersey Bay Area, which is part of New Jersey's Atlantic Oceanic Route 1. The Navesinks River runs through the borough, leading to Raritan Bay, which runs through Red Bank. The New Jersey Turnpike connects Red Bank to New York City by way of Long Island, New York, and the Long Island Rail Road, which connects to the East Coast via the New York and Long Island Railroad. It also connects to Long Island by water along the Navetsink River and the New Haven River. The town's name is derived from Red Bank, which means "red" in English and "bank" in Spanish.

Demographics

The 2010 U.S. census counted 12,206 people, 4,929 households, and 2,469 families in the borough. The racial makeup of the borough was 68.19% White, 20.05% African American, 0.35% Native American, 2.19%, Asian, 0,08% Pacific Islander, 6.73% from other races and 2.41% from two or more races. The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $59,118 (with a margin of error of $9,139) and the median family income was$79,922 (+/ $12,117) In the borough the population was spread out, with 17.5% under 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.7%. The median age was 38.2 years. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 103.5 males. The per capita income for the Borough was $36,424 (+/$3,310) About 13.1% of families and 14.7. of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.5%. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was2.99. For. every 100 Females over the age of 18, there were 88.9 males and for the. 100 females 18 and over there were 91.8 males.

Economy

Red Bank has an eclectic mix of businesses, including companies in entertainment, retail, professional, medical and hospitality sectors. Among these are major locations of national and luxury retailers. Garmany of Red Bank has been expanded from a men's store into a luxury department store with 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2) of high-end retail space. Store openings have included Tiffany & Co. in November 2007. Red Bank is located on the New Jersey Turnpike, which runs from New Jersey to New York City. It has a population of 1.2 million, with the majority of its residents living in or near the town center. The city's economy is based on the construction of a new bridge over the N.J. River, which is expected to be completed in 2010. The town's population is 1.3 million, and the economy is estimated to grow by 1.4 percent each year. The economy is also based on tourism, with many businesses based in the town. The population is 2.1 million, which has an estimated growth rate of 0.7 percent per year. It is the second-largest city in New Jersey, after New York, with 1.6 million residents. The area's economy has grown by 0.8 percent annually since the turn of the century, and 0.9 percent in the last three years. The unemployment rate is 3.7 per cent, the highest in the state, and it is the third-highest in the United States.

Arts and culture

Red Bank is a noted social and commercial destination, filled with boutiques, designer clothing and home stores, parks, and restaurants. The town is considered a center of artistic activity, and is home to the Monmouth County Arts Council, as well as several art and photography galleries. The Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre has hosted performers such as Kevin Smith, Ariana Grande, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, The Beach Boys, David Sedaris, Tracy Morgan, Bob Newhart, Foreigner, Andy Williams, Brian Setzer, and B.B. King. The 58th Annual Red Bank Sidewalk Sale was held from July 27 to July 29, 2012, and was seen in "The SidewALK Stash", the November 11, 2012 episode of the reality TV series Comic Book Men. Red Bank hosts the Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival in partnership with the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Society. "First Night", a New Year's Eve arts and entertainment festival, is a Red Bank event designed to provide an alternative to alcohol-related events. Each year from 1960 through 2011, a fireworks display was launched from the Navesink River close to Red Bank on July 3, the eve of Independence Day. In 2010, it attracted as many as 150,000 spectators at its 51st annual event.Broad Street is one of the borough's central streets and is known for its lavish Christmas decorations during the holiday season. The street is closed to traffic for a free concert sponsored by Holiday Express after which the lights are all lit again.

Sports

The George Sheehan Classic began in 1981 as the Asbury Park 10K Classic and quickly became one of the nation's major road running events. The race moved to Red Bank in 1994 and was renamed in honor of George A. Sheehn, the prominent author, philosopher and area physician. The 2012 running, shortened to a 5K race, attracted nearly 1,300 participants. The Red Bank Armory was converted to an ice rink in 1998. It is home to the youth hockey team Red Bank Generals. In January 2018, FC Monmouth announced that Red Bank's Count Basie Park would be the home stadium for the team's inaugural season. The team's owners selected this park due to the central location in the county both geographically and in terms of the local economy, along with the fact that the stadium will be easily accessible by public transit (NJ Transit Rail and Bus) and by car. The New York Times named it the Best Memorial Race in New Jersey. Runner's World magazine named the Classicone of the Top 100 Road Races, and The NewYork Times named It one of The Top 100 New Jersey Road Races in the world. In 2012, the Classic attracted nearly 2,000 participants, with the 2012 running attracting nearly 1, 300 participants, and the 2013 running attracted almost 1,200 participants, including 1,000 women. The 2014 running attracted 1,400 participants, which was the largest number of women's participants in the Classic's history. The 2018 running attracted nearly 800 participants, making it the largest women's race in the history of the Classic.

Government

Red Bank is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The governing body comprises a mayor and a borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis in the November general election. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. Red Bank is in the 6th Congressional District and is part of the 11th state legislative district. New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Bob Menendez (Harrison, term end 2025) Monmouth County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners comprised of five members. As of 2022, the county's Commissioners are:Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone (R, Neptune City),Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley (R),Nick DiRocco (R) and Ross F. Licitra (R). Red Bank's mayor is Pasquale Menna (D), whose term of office ends on December 31, 2022. The borough council comprises six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a 3-year cycle. The council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 63.2% of the vote (1,730 to 1,523) in Red Bank.

Education

The Red Bank Borough Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As of the 201819 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 1,434 students and 110 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a studentteacher ratio of 13.0:1. For ninth through twelfth grades, public school students attend Red Bank Regional High School, which also serves students from Little Silver and Shrewsbury Borough. Students from other Monmouth County municipalities are eligible to attend the high school for its performing arts program, with admission on a competitive basis. Red Bank Charter School is a public school for students in kindergarten through eighthgrade that operates under a New Jersey Department of Education charter and accepts students. It does not charge tuition and operates independently of the public school system, with a separate school board. Other schools in Red Bank include Red Bank Catholic High School and St. James Elementary School, Catholic schools affiliated with Saint James parish and under the supervision of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton. Students are selected to enroll in the charter school based on an annual lottery, which is open to all Red Bank residents of school age. The borough has five elected representatives on the nine-member Board of Education. It also has a mayor and three council members. It is located in the New Jersey Bay Area, which has a population of 2.3 million. The city is located on the New York River, which flows into the Delaware River.

Infrastructure

As of May 2010, the borough had 29.86 miles (48.06 km) of roadways, of which 23.09 miles (37.16 km) were maintained by the municipality. Route 35 runs north-south through the borough while CR 520 passes through briefly in the southeastern area. Red Bank is also 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Interchange 109 of the Garden State Parkway.NJ Transit train service at Red Bank station is provided on the North Jersey Coast Line, offering express and local service. Riverview Medical Center is a 476-bed acute care community hospital founded in 1928 as Red Bank Hospital. Local bus service is provided by Academy Bus (express to New York City) and Veolia Transport, running routes under contract to NJ Transit. The borough is located on the New Jersey Turnpike, which runs from Long Branch to Hoboken and from Newark to Newark Liberty International Airport and Secaucus Junction. It is also part of the PATH rail network, which links New Jersey to the East Coast and the New York and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. The Red Bank area is home to one of the busiest airports in the United States, with Newark International Airport having a passenger capacity of more than 1.2 million passengers per day. The New Jersey Medical Examiner's Office conducts an annual review of the borough's health care system. The medical examiner's office also conducts a review of Red Bank's roads and highways every year to ensure that they are safe for travelers.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey = 10.9. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 16. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 10. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Red Bank = 3.6 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 12,936 individuals with a median age of 41 age the population grows by 0.28% in Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 7,408.9 residents per square mile of area (2,860.6/km²). There are average 2.19 people per household in the 5,250 households with an average household income of $57,834 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 8.50% of the available work force and has dropped -3.55% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 24.40%. The number of physicians in Red Bank per 100,000 population = 320.7.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Red Bank = 46.9 inches and the annual snowfall = 18.7 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 117. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 207. 83 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 23.9 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 50, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey which are owned by the occupant = 44.87%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 57 years with median home cost = $286,010 and home appreciation of -10.74%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $21.74 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $12,320 per student. There are 12.2 students for each teacher in the school, 428 students for each Librarian and 857 students for each Counselor. 5.25% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 20.83% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 10.52% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).