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Tinton Falls, NJ


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Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Introduction to Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Tinton Falls, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 6 miles S of Middletown, New Jersey and 30 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. The people of the town are in the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan area. Tinton Falls has a population of 15,053.

Tinton Falls History

The earliest settlement in this area occurred sometime after 1665, when the Monmouth Patent was issued. James Grover, who was one of the patentees, realized the opportunities that lay in this region, which was abundant in iron, as well as forests and water power. He established an ironworks plant in this area along with some partners.

Tinton Falls and nearby Attractions

  • Allen House
  • Guild of Creative Art
  • Green Apple Studios
  • Hockhockson Park
  • Ocean Historical Museum
  • Historic Allaire Village

Things To Do In Tinton Falls

Tinton Falls has been blessed with rich natural resources. There are a number of parks and golf courses around the town. The waterfall in the area is an excellent place where one can spend refreshing time in natural surroundings.

Tinton Falls Transportation

Flights are available from the Newark International Airport.

Tinton Falls Higher Education

Monmouth University, Brookdale Community College and Georgian Court University are some of the nearby higher educational institutions.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyTinton Falls Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Tinton Falls Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Tinton Falls Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Tinton Falls Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Tinton Falls College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Tinton Falls People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Tinton Falls Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Tinton Falls Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Tinton Falls Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Tinton Falls, NJ

Comparing Tinton Falls 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population64
Male Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Property Taxes14
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime85

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