Conveniently located just an hour and a half from New York City to the north and Philadelphia to the south, Freehold, New Jersey, provides residents with the perfect balance of big-city amenities and small-town charm. Freehold is one of the nation’s oldest cities with a good number of landmarks and monuments, but it also has plenty of popular outdoor spots, shopping, and entertainment. As the New York Times wrote, ‘There’s something for everyone’ in Freehold.
‘Largest Little City’
Freehold is sometimes referred to as the “largest little city” in New Jersey. Part of Monmouth County, the township stretches 38 square miles, with two major highways running through it to provide convenient travel. A bustling downtown with numerous shops and restaurants, the area has plenty of attractions to keep Explorers busy. Expect lows of 22°F (-5.5°C) and highs of 40°F (4.4°C) in January, the coldest month. But the temps rise with lows of 66°F (18.88°C), highs of 85°F (29.44°C), and always a good dose of humidity during summer months.
Quality of Life
- Cost of Living: 29.1 percent above the national rate
- Population: 35,576 based on the 2020 Census estimate
- Median Home Sale Price: $476,400
- Average Rent: $2,220 (1 bedroom)
- Median Household Income: $130,911
- Per Capita Income: $57,225
- Live below the poverty line: 4.1 percent
- Median Age: 36.2 years
- Average commute time: 35.6 minutes
Several hospitals in and around Freehold are ranked high performing by U.S. News & World Report, including CentraState Medical Center, Bayshore Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health, and Jersey Shore University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health.
Education
Explorers can enroll younger family members in the Freehold Township School District. The district has an overall Niche.com grade of B+ with an 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Brookdale Community College offers Fall, Winterim, and Spring terms.
Transportation
Newark Liberty International EWR offers nonstop flights to locations across the country, including Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Las Vegas, so you’re sure to get some great shots for My Story. When staying in town, Explorers can utilize New Jersey Transit for bus and train transportation.
Top Attractions
Turkey Swamp Park Explore 2,388 acres of wooded area and a 17-acre lake for fishing, boating (boat rentals available), and ice-skating. There are also trails, an archery range, and a playground.
IPlay America Get inside the fun at IPlay America, New Jersey’s premiere indoor amusement park. Top Golf, laser tag, go-karts, an arcade, and more rides proved a full day of fun.
Calgo Gardens Inspired by nature and a passion for garden living, see acres of uncommon flowers, art, and design in harmony with nature. Take part in the Calgo Experience.
Freehold Raceway Mall Get tech support at the Apple store, grab a pretzel at Aunt Annies, try on some workout pants at Lululemon, and grab a new bag at Michael Kors.
Sandy Hook Lighthouse Constructed in 1764, it’s the oldest operational lighthouse in the United States. Initially 500 meters from the tip of Sandy Hook, the lighthouse is now almost 1.5 miles inland from the original location. This shift is attributed to the natural process of littoral drift, the movement of sand due to currents.
Princeton Walk the campus of the fourth-oldest college in the US. Alumni include Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and President Woodrow Wilson.
Jersey Shore Get your GTL on and follow in the footsteps of some of your favorite Realty TV stars—Snooky, JWow, Pauly D., and the Situation at Seaside Heights. And if you want to stay closer to home a little more lowkey, check out the Asbury Park Boardwalk. But no matter your speed, there are plenty of options for a beach day.
New York City Climb the Empire State Building, see the Statue of Liberty from the deck of a ferry, shop Fifth Avenue, have a picnic in Central Park, and be sure to get your My Story shots at Hudson Yards and Brooklyn—there is a lifetime of adventure in New York City.
Philadelphia The City of Brotherly Love is more than just historical landmarks and amazing cheesesteaks. Visit Longwood Gardens, admire the works of Renoir and Monet at the Museum of Art, take a ghost tour, or get a selfie with the Rocky statue.
Sports Between New York and Philadelphia, Explorers have the luxury of rooting on 17 different professional sports teams. Watch MVP Joel Embiid score another 70 points with the Sixers or Jalen Brunson drop a 3 in Madison Square Garden.
Shopping If you’re a mall aficionado, a boutique fan, or a flea market treasure hunter, you’ll have plenty of shopping options around Freehold and the rest of the Garden State.
Nightlife Whether you opt to stay in Freehold, venture to the Shore, or head to the city, there are plenty of great bars, restaurants, and clubs for Explorers to grab a drink, put on their dancing shoes, listen to live music, and hang out with their besties.
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