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Aberdeen, New Jersey

Introduction to Aberdeen, New Jersey

Aberdeen, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 5 miles W of Middletown, New Jersey and 23 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. The town is included in the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 17,454 people lived in Aberdeen.

Aberdeen History

This area was originally inhabited by the Lenne Lenape Native American people. Dutch settlers who came in the late 17th century pushed the Native Americans westward. Though they tried to build settlements from 1650 onwards, the Dutch could never succeed in making any permanent settlements. The town was named Aberdeen in November of 1977.

Aberdeen and nearby Attractions

  • Matawan Art Gallery
  • Holmes-Hendrickson House
  • Hendrickson House
  • Tatum Park
  • Longstreet Farm
  • Fort Wadsworth

Things To Do In Aberdeen

Aberdeen has several parks and areas of historical significance which are worth visiting. The town is near the waterfront, which provides good opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming.

Aberdeen Transportation

Newark International Airport provides air transportation.

Aberdeen Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education can be reached at Brookdale Community College, Monmouth University, Rutgers University and Wagner College.

High Points

Aberdeen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Aberdeen Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Aberdeen Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Aberdeen Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Aberdeen Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Aberdeen Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Aberdeen Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Aberdeen People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Aberdeen, NJ

Comparing Aberdeen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men97
Racial Diversity98
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population64
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better96
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built58
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents25
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime64
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