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Holmdel, NJ


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Holmdel, New Jersey

Introduction to Holmdel, New Jersey

Holmdel, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 4 miles SW of Middletown, New Jersey and 27 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. The town is included in the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 15,781 people lived in Holmdel.

Holmdel History

This township was formed in February 1857 from portions of Hazlet, which was known as Raritan Township at that time. The name Holmdel came from the Holmes family, who were major landowners in the area in the 19th century. It was in this town that Robert Wilson and Arno Penzias discovered the cosmic microwave background radiation in 1964.

Holmdel and nearby Attractions

  • Holmdel Arboretum
  • PNC Bank Arts Center
  • Holmdel Park
  • Holmes-Hendrickson House
  • Longstreet Farm
  • East Freehold County Park

Things To Do In Holmdel

Holmdel is a small town with a quiet, rural feel. It has several parks which make for excellent picnic spots and playing areas. The PNC Bank Arts Center is an amphitheatre which can accomodate 17,500 people. It is counted among the most successful amphitheatres of the country and hosts numerous concerts from May to September.

Holmdel Transportation

Newark International is the nearest major airport to Holmdel.

Holmdel Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are provided at Brookdale Community College, Monmouth University, Wagner College and Rutgers University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyHolmdel Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyHolmdel Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Holmdel College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Holmdel People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Holmdel Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Holmdel Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Holmdel Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Holmdel Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Holmdel Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Holmdel, NJ

Comparing Holmdel 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 Men97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity87
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

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

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