Middletown, NJ

Middletown, New Jersey

Introduction to Middletown, New Jersey

Middletown, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 23 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. In 2006 Middletown was ranked 50th in CNN Money's list of Best Places to live. Belford, Lincroft, Fairveiw, Portmouth, North Middletown, Leonardo and Navesink, are unincorporated areas situated within Middletown Township. It's located along the Navesink River and includes a collection of distinctive neighborhoods.

Middletown History

In the mid-1660's English residents of western Long Island and New England established settlements. Three villages were founded, Shrewsbury, Portland Point and Middletown. During the Revolutionary War some important landholding families gave their loyalty to England while others were on the side of the Colonials. Beginning in the early days, Middletown has been known for its numerous distinct neighborhoods.

Farming was prominent in the area and agricultural items were transported to other regions. The fish processing industry was a significant factor for the economy. The township experienced significant population growth after World War II ended. During the third quarter of the 20th Century, Middletown was converted from an agricultural rural region to a suburban community.

Middletown Attractions

• Middletown Arts Center.
• Middletown Day features a variety of family entertainment.
• Summer Concert Series.
• The Village at Middletown is a National Register of Historic Places historic district.
• Starland Ballroom.
• The Moses D. Heath Farm Exhibit features a blacksmith shop and antique farm equipment.
• New Jersey Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Foundation.
• Deep Cut Gardens features a variety of native plants.
• Longstreet Farm.
• Poricy Park Conservatory offers events and programs regarding the natural history of the region and the history of the region's Native Americans.
• Monmouth Museum.
• The PNC Bank Arts Center offers a variety of entertainment.
• The Asbury Convention Hall and Paramount Theatre features a variety of concerts.
• Malprit Hall.

Middletown Activities

The town includes a vast number of parks for outdoor activities. Middletown offers numerous recreation centers. The nearby Runaway Rapids Water Park, Astroland Amusement Park and Keansburg Amusement Park are popular with families. The close by Shadow Lake is utilized for paddling and canoeing. The township offers a variety of festivities and events each year.

The Waterfront Park and the Monmouth Cove Marina are popular destinations. There are plenty of opportunities for hiking, golfing, bicycle riding and picnicking. The wooded areas provide a variety of outdoor activities. Tatum Park features scenic wooded areas and trails. The Huber Woods Park includes trails for bicycle riding, hiking and horseback riding.

Middletown Transportation

The township includes a New Jersey Transit rail station.

Middletown Higher Education

Monmouth University and Brookdale Community College are close by.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Middletown, NJ

Comparing Middletown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Middletown Almanac

Middletown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Middletown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Middletown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Middletown Public Libraries

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Middletown High Schools (2004)

MIDDLETOWN H S NORTH
63 TINDALL ROAD
732-706-6061
Serves 1,683 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

MIDDLETOWN H S SOUTH
501 NUT SWAMP ROAD
732-706-6111
Serves 1,414 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Middletown Colleges

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