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Lincroft, NJ


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Lincroft, New Jersey

Introduction to Lincroft, New Jersey

Lincroft is a census-designated part of Middletown Township. Its population is 6,255.

Lincroft History

Lincroft is in Monmouth County, a part of the New York metropolitan area. Monmouth County was formed in 1675. The first county government was established in 1714.

Lincroft and nearby Attractions

  • Greentree Stables
  • West Front Street Park
  • Sunnyside County Recreation Area
  • Monmouth Museum
  • Thompson Park
  • New Jersey Museum of Agriculture

Things To Do In Lincroft

The New York Aquarium is located near Lincroft. The Thompson Park Day is a popular local festival, held every October. Local parks include Washington Rock State Park, East Freehold County Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Allaire State Park. Zimmerli Art Museum, the Ocean Historical Museum, Historic Allaire Village, and the Longstreet Farm are all accessible from Lincroft as well.

Lincroft Transportation

Newark Liberty International is a major airport nearby.

Lincroft Higher Education

Brookdale Community College is the local college. Monmouth University, Rutgers University - New Brunswick, and CUNY Kingsborough Community College are not far from Lincroft.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyLincroft Affordability of Rents
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyLincroft Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyLincroft Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Lincroft Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Lincroft Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Lincroft College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Lincroft People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Lincroft, NJ

Comparing Lincroft 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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