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Colts Neck, New Jersey

Introduction to Colts Neck, New Jersey

Colts Neck, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 7 miles S of Middletown, New Jersey and 31 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. The town is included in the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 12,331 people lived in Colts Neck.

Colts Neck History

Originally, Colts Neck was a part of the Middletown Township, Freehold Township and Shrewsbury Township. On February 18, 1847 it was incorporated as Atlantic Township. Later, on November 6, 1962, it was renamed Colts Neck.

Colts Neck and nearby Attractions

  • Historic Allaire Village
  • Monmouth Museum
  • Stephen Crane House
  • East Freehold County Park
  • Cheesequake State Park

Things To Do In Colts Neck

Colts Neck offers numerous recreational facilities. The town includes parks and sports fields as well as shopping areas and a number of quality restaurants.

Colts Neck Transportation

John F. Kennedy International is the closest major airport

Colts Neck Higher Education

The nearest colleges and universities are Brookdale Community College, Monmouth University and Georgian Court University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyColts Neck Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Colts Neck Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Colts Neck Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Colts Neck Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Colts Neck College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Colts Neck People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Colts Neck Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Colts Neck, NJ

Comparing Colts Neck 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men84
Racial Diversity86
Age of the Population31
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Rents12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Affordability of Property Taxes11
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime97

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