TOWNS
- FREEHOLD
- HOWELL
- JACKSON
- MANALAPAN
- MARLBORO
- OLD BRIDGE
- LAKEWOOD
- TOMS RIVER
- BRICK
- MANCHESTER
- POINT PLEASANT
Freehold Township is situated on approximately 38 square miles in western Monmouth County, New Jersey. Centrally located in New Jersey’s suburbs, Freehold is approximately 15 miles from the Jersey Shore, 40 miles from Newark Liberty Airport, and 50 miles from Midtown Manhattan.
East Freehold and West Freehold are census-designated places and unincorporated communities located within Freehold Township, and the township completely surrounds Freehold Borough.
Freehold’s motto is “Western Monmouth’s Family Town”. Known for it’s excellent schools, recreation programs, shopping, and family amenities including a variety of housing choices, Freehold haslong been a desirable place to live and raise a family. From the U. S. Census of 1990 to the Census of 2010 Freehold’s population grew by over 30% to approximately 36,000 residents today.
Public school students in pre-school through eighth grade attend the Freehold Township Schools. Freehold has an Early Childhood Learning Center for pre-school children ages 3–5, offering half-day and full-day sessions, five K-5 elementary schools, the Clifton T. Barkalow Middle School and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School for grades 6-8, and high school students attend either Freehold Township High School or Freehold High School depending on their address.
Freehold Township High School is home to the Contemporary Global Studies Learning Center (formerly International Studies) that admits talented students from all over the Freehold Regional High School District. High school students in Freehold Township also have the opportunity to attend Vocational Schools such as Biotechnology High School, High Technology High School, the Marine Academy of Science and Technology, Communications High School, and the Academy of Allied Health & Science, which are part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District.
Rutgers University, in partnership with Brookdale Community College offers several bachelor degree completion programs at Brookdale’s Freehold Campus.
Howell Township in Monmouth County, NJ, is located just a few short miles from the Jersey Shore communities of Manasquan and Point Pleasant. It is a desirable, semi-rural community that enjoys the benefits of living near the beach as well as being within commuting distance to Philadelphia and New York City.
The Manasquan Reservoir in Howell Township, one of it’s most precious resources, offers nature and sports-related activities such as fishing, bird watching, jogging, biking, dog walking, and a nature exhibit for viewing local wildlife.
Although Howell is connected by many major highways and public transportation opportunities, it is also possible to get around by bicycle. Cycleways, including the Edgar Felix Bikeway, connect to Manasquan and the beach, as well as other points of interest.
The Howell Township Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Students in public school for grades 9-12 attend either Howell High School, Freehold Township High School or Colts Neck High School as part of the Freehold Regional High School District.
Jackson Township, situated on approximately 100 square miles in northern Ocean County, has the largest land mass of all municipalities in Ocean County, New Jersey. Jackson has a warm humid continental climate and is located within the New Jersey Pinelands, recognized as an International Biosphere Reserve with some of the purest water in the nation.
Jackson Township, with its beautiful tree-lined neighborhoods, is known by many as the “Gateway to the Jersey Shore”. It is less than an hour away from New York City and Philadelphia, making it ideal for commuters, and only 20 miles to great beaches on the Jersey Shore.
Starting in the 1960s, Jackson began a rapid growth period spurred by the connection of new highways through Ocean County to the nearby major cities like Trenton, Philadelphia, and New York City. Workers in the big cities could now move their families out of the city suburbs to more desirable living conditions and still commute to their jobs. Land development shifted from agriculture to new home communities.
In the 1960s approximately 750 homes per year were being built, and that grew to more than 1,000 homes per year in the ’70s and ’80s. The growth trend has continued, and as of the 2010 Census Jackson Township’s population was 54,856, up from 33,233 counted in the 1990 Census.
Some of Jackson’s family-fun attractions include Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and Six Flags Wild Safari.
Jackson’s public school students attend the Jackson School District in 6 elementary school, 2 middle school and 2 high school facilities.
Located in Western Monmouth County on 30.8 square miles, Manalapan Township is only 15 miles from the Jersey Shore and 45 miles from Manhattan. Yorketown and Englishtown are both communities located within Manalapan Township borders.
As of the 2010 Census, the township’s population was 38,872, an increase of 5,449 (+16.3%) from the 33,423 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 6,707 (+25.1%) from the 26,716 counted in the 1990 Census. The township provides a suburban setting that has contributed greatly to its appeal and growth over the past 20+ years.
Public school students k-8 attend the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District, and students in grades 9-12 attend either Manalapan High School or Freehold Township High School, as part of the Freehold Regional High School District.
Public high school students also have the option to attend one of the Monmouth County Vocational School District’s five career academies.
Manalapan has a 162-acre recreation center that offers handball courts, softball/baseball fields, a fitness trail, football fields, soccer fields, street hockey courts, tot lots, basketball courts, tennis courts, bocce courts, sand volleyball courts, a nine-hole golf course, concession stand, picnic areas, and shelter buildings.
One of the largest and most significant battles of the American Revolution took place in Manalapan Township. The park, The Battle of Monmouth Battlefield, preserves a rural 18th-century landscape of hilly farmland and hedgerows that encompasses miles of hiking and horseback riding trails, picnic areas, a restored Revolutionary War farmhouse, and a visitors center.
Marlboro Township is situated on approximately 30 square miles on the eastern border of Monmouth County, NJ. Morganville and Robertsville are unincorporated areas located within the township and contain a little more than 1/3 of the township’s approximately 40,000 residents.
The township has plenty to offer its residents including beautiful homes, wide open spaces, a variety of entertainment, shopping and recreational opportunities, as well as its proximity to the Jersey Shore and New York City.
The climate is considered a humid sub-tropical climate placing it in Zone 7B on the USDA hardiness scale, which extends from Monmouth County, NJ to Northern Georgia. Because of its sheltered location and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, some tropical plants, such as palm trees, cactus and native bamboo can survive here with minimal winter protection.
Marlboro Township is located near some major East Coast attractions. One of the most notable is the Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, and of course the Jersey Shore to the east. The Freehold Raceway Mall is a super-regional mall anchored by Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, and Nordstrom, among others. Then there is the Freehold Raceway, the oldest half-mile harness racing track in the United States. The Manasquan Reservoir is just 30 minutes south of the township and offers a regionally known Environmental Center, as well as nature and exercise related activities such as fishing, non-powered water sports, bird watching, jogging, biking, and paths for dog walking.
The township’s Recreation Commission maintains several parks and facilities for public use offering a wide variety of sports, recreation, and nature-inspired activities for young and old alike . . . there is something for everyone here.
There are several larger adult communities located in Marlboro Township. To search for homes in one of the 55+ communities in Marlboro Township, use our Adult Community HomesLifestyle Property Search located front and center on our home page as well as under the Property Search menu item located on every page.
The main public thoroughfares in Marlboro are U.S. Route 9, Route 18, County Route 520 and Route 79 providing access to the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. There are also many public transporation options available including bus, train and ferry services to New York City and the Newark Liberty International Airport.
The Marlboro Township Public School District serves public school students in pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade in 8 separate school facilities. Marlboro High School is part of the Freehold Regional High School District serving grades 9-12. Some Marlboro students attend Colts Neck High School, and many attend the various Learning Centers and Academies available throughout the District.
Old Bridge Township in Middlesex County, NJ, shares a border with New York and is just across the Raritan Bay from Staten Island. Centrally located in the New Jersey suburbs, it is 25 miles from Manhattan, 30 miles from Newark, and has quick access to the Garden State Parkway, Route 9, Route 18, and the New Jersey Turnpike.
As of the 2010 Census, there were 65,375 people residing within Old Bridge Township’s 40.7 square mile area. Brownville, Laurence Harbor, Madison Park, and Old Bridge CDP are census-designated places and unincorporated communities located within Old Bridge Township.
Old Bridge is considered a bedroom suburb of New York City. It was named as a contender for the title of one of the best places to live in the United States by Money magazine in both 2005 and 2007.
The Old Bridge Township Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through twelfth grade in 12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools for grades 6-8, and one high school for grades 9-12.
Some of the township’s major attractions include:
- Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
- Cheesequake State Park
- Laurence Harbor Beachfront
- Old Bridge Ice Arena
- Old Bridge Airport
- Numerous township parks that include: Veteran’s Park, Manino Park, Phillips Park, and Geick Park
- FREEHOLD
- HOWELL
- JACKSON
- MANALAPAN
- MARLBORO
- OLD BRIDGE
- LAKEWOOD
- TOMS RIVER
- BRICK
- MANCHESTER
- POINT PLEASANT
Freehold Township is situated on approximately 38 square miles in western Monmouth County, New Jersey. Centrally located in New Jersey’s suburbs, Freehold is approximately 15 miles from the Jersey Shore, 40 miles from Newark Liberty Airport, and 50 miles from Midtown Manhattan.
East Freehold and West Freehold are census-designated places and unincorporated communities located within Freehold Township, and the township completely surrounds Freehold Borough.
Freehold’s motto is “Western Monmouth’s Family Town”. Known for it’s excellent schools, recreation programs, shopping, and family amenities including a variety of housing choices, Freehold haslong been a desirable place to live and raise a family. From the U. S. Census of 1990 to the Census of 2010 Freehold’s population grew by over 30% to approximately 36,000 residents today.
Public school students in pre-school through eighth grade attend the Freehold Township Schools. Freehold has an Early Childhood Learning Center for pre-school children ages 3–5, offering half-day and full-day sessions, five K-5 elementary schools, the Clifton T. Barkalow Middle School and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School for grades 6-8, and high school students attend either Freehold Township High School or Freehold High School depending on their address.
Freehold Township High School is home to the Contemporary Global Studies Learning Center (formerly International Studies) that admits talented students from all over the Freehold Regional High School District. High school students in Freehold Township also have the opportunity to attend Vocational Schools such as Biotechnology High School, High Technology High School, the Marine Academy of Science and Technology, Communications High School, and the Academy of Allied Health & Science, which are part of the Monmouth County Vocational School District.
Rutgers University, in partnership with Brookdale Community College offers several bachelor degree completion programs at Brookdale’s Freehold Campus.
Howell Township in Monmouth County, NJ, is located just a few short miles from the Jersey Shore communities of Manasquan and Point Pleasant. It is a desirable, semi-rural community that enjoys the benefits of living near the beach as well as being within commuting distance to Philadelphia and New York City.
The Manasquan Reservoir in Howell Township, one of it’s most precious resources, offers nature and sports-related activities such as fishing, bird watching, jogging, biking, dog walking, and a nature exhibit for viewing local wildlife.
Although Howell is connected by many major highways and public transportation opportunities, it is also possible to get around by bicycle. Cycleways, including the Edgar Felix Bikeway, connect to Manasquan and the beach, as well as other points of interest.
The Howell Township Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Students in public school for grades 9-12 attend either Howell High School, Freehold Township High School or Colts Neck High School as part of the Freehold Regional High School District.
Jackson Township, situated on approximately 100 square miles in northern Ocean County, has the largest land mass of all municipalities in Ocean County, New Jersey. Jackson has a warm humid continental climate and is located within the New Jersey Pinelands, recognized as an International Biosphere Reserve with some of the purest water in the nation.
Jackson Township, with its beautiful tree-lined neighborhoods, is known by many as the “Gateway to the Jersey Shore”. It is less than an hour away from New York City and Philadelphia, making it ideal for commuters, and only 20 miles to great beaches on the Jersey Shore.
Starting in the 1960s, Jackson began a rapid growth period spurred by the connection of new highways through Ocean County to the nearby major cities like Trenton, Philadelphia, and New York City. Workers in the big cities could now move their families out of the city suburbs to more desirable living conditions and still commute to their jobs. Land development shifted from agriculture to new home communities.
In the 1960s approximately 750 homes per year were being built, and that grew to more than 1,000 homes per year in the ’70s and ’80s. The growth trend has continued, and as of the 2010 Census Jackson Township’s population was 54,856, up from 33,233 counted in the 1990 Census.
Some of Jackson’s family-fun attractions include Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and Six Flags Wild Safari.
Jackson’s public school students attend the Jackson School District in 6 elementary school, 2 middle school and 2 high school facilities.
Located in Western Monmouth County on 30.8 square miles, Manalapan Township is only 15 miles from the Jersey Shore and 45 miles from Manhattan. Yorketown and Englishtown are both communities located within Manalapan Township borders.
As of the 2010 Census, the township’s population was 38,872, an increase of 5,449 (+16.3%) from the 33,423 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 6,707 (+25.1%) from the 26,716 counted in the 1990 Census. The township provides a suburban setting that has contributed greatly to its appeal and growth over the past 20+ years.
Public school students k-8 attend the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District, and students in grades 9-12 attend either Manalapan High School or Freehold Township High School, as part of the Freehold Regional High School District.
Public high school students also have the option to attend one of the Monmouth County Vocational School District’s five career academies.
Manalapan has a 162-acre recreation center that offers handball courts, softball/baseball fields, a fitness trail, football fields, soccer fields, street hockey courts, tot lots, basketball courts, tennis courts, bocce courts, sand volleyball courts, a nine-hole golf course, concession stand, picnic areas, and shelter buildings.
One of the largest and most significant battles of the American Revolution took place in Manalapan Township. The park, The Battle of Monmouth Battlefield, preserves a rural 18th-century landscape of hilly farmland and hedgerows that encompasses miles of hiking and horseback riding trails, picnic areas, a restored Revolutionary War farmhouse, and a visitors center.
Marlboro Township is situated on approximately 30 square miles on the eastern border of Monmouth County, NJ. Morganville and Robertsville are unincorporated areas located within the township and contain a little more than 1/3 of the township’s approximately 40,000 residents.
The township has plenty to offer its residents including beautiful homes, wide open spaces, a variety of entertainment, shopping and recreational opportunities, as well as its proximity to the Jersey Shore and New York City.
The climate is considered a humid sub-tropical climate placing it in Zone 7B on the USDA hardiness scale, which extends from Monmouth County, NJ to Northern Georgia. Because of its sheltered location and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, some tropical plants, such as palm trees, cactus and native bamboo can survive here with minimal winter protection.
Marlboro Township is located near some major East Coast attractions. One of the most notable is the Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, and of course the Jersey Shore to the east. The Freehold Raceway Mall is a super-regional mall anchored by Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, and Nordstrom, among others. Then there is the Freehold Raceway, the oldest half-mile harness racing track in the United States. The Manasquan Reservoir is just 30 minutes south of the township and offers a regionally known Environmental Center, as well as nature and exercise related activities such as fishing, non-powered water sports, bird watching, jogging, biking, and paths for dog walking.
The township’s Recreation Commission maintains several parks and facilities for public use offering a wide variety of sports, recreation, and nature-inspired activities for young and old alike . . . there is something for everyone here.
There are several larger adult communities located in Marlboro Township. To search for homes in one of the 55+ communities in Marlboro Township, use our Adult Community HomesLifestyle Property Search located front and center on our home page as well as under the Property Search menu item located on every page.
The main public thoroughfares in Marlboro are U.S. Route 9, Route 18, County Route 520 and Route 79 providing access to the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. There are also many public transporation options available including bus, train and ferry services to New York City and the Newark Liberty International Airport.
The Marlboro Township Public School District serves public school students in pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade in 8 separate school facilities. Marlboro High School is part of the Freehold Regional High School District serving grades 9-12. Some Marlboro students attend Colts Neck High School, and many attend the various Learning Centers and Academies available throughout the District.
Old Bridge Township in Middlesex County, NJ, shares a border with New York and is just across the Raritan Bay from Staten Island. Centrally located in the New Jersey suburbs, it is 25 miles from Manhattan, 30 miles from Newark, and has quick access to the Garden State Parkway, Route 9, Route 18, and the New Jersey Turnpike.
As of the 2010 Census, there were 65,375 people residing within Old Bridge Township’s 40.7 square mile area. Brownville, Laurence Harbor, Madison Park, and Old Bridge CDP are census-designated places and unincorporated communities located within Old Bridge Township.
Old Bridge is considered a bedroom suburb of New York City. It was named as a contender for the title of one of the best places to live in the United States by Money magazine in both 2005 and 2007.
The Old Bridge Township Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through twelfth grade in 12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools for grades 6-8, and one high school for grades 9-12.
Some of the township’s major attractions include:
- Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
- Cheesequake State Park
- Laurence Harbor Beachfront
- Old Bridge Ice Arena
- Old Bridge Airport
- Numerous township parks that include: Veteran’s Park, Manino Park, Phillips Park, and Geick Park