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Freehold, New Jersey


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Freehold, New Jersey

Freehold, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 11 miles N of Lakewood, New Jersey (center to center) and 33 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. The people of the town are in the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan area. Freehold has a population of 10,976.

The People and Families of Freehold

In Freehold, about 44% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Freehold, with the many large families there.

Approximately 29% of Freehold is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Freehold.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Freehold had a median family income of $53,374.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Freehold residents, with $27,175. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Freehold Housing

In Freehold, 61% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Freehold rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Freehold, 80% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Freehold; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Freehold use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyFreehold Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Freehold Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Freehold Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Freehold, NJ

Comparing Freehold 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
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men84
Well-Paid Single Women62
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population31
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults54
People in Middle Class or Better41
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime32
Low Property Crime11

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Residences at Monmouth ca. 1900

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