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Matawan, New Jersey is 6 miles W of Middletown, New Jersey (center to center) and 22 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Monmouth county. The town is part of the Monmouth - Ocean metro area. The population of Matawan is 8,910.
In Matawan, about 56% of adults are married.
In 2000, Matawan had a median family income of $72,183.
Among Matawan political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,650. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Crime is quite low in Matawan.
Of the housing in Matawan, approximately 59% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments.
In Matawan, 82% of commuters drive to work. Matawan offers good access to public transportation.
Matawan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Matawan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | |  |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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