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Asbury Park, NJ

Asbury Park is a beachfront city located on the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 15,188, a decrease of 928 (−5.8%) from the 2010 census count of 16,116, which in turn reflected a decline of 814 (−4.8%) from the 16,930 counted in the 2000 census.

In 2022, Asbury Park's beach was named one of the best in the world by Money and one of the best in the country by Travel + Leisure.

Asbury Park was originally incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 26, 1874, from portions of Ocean Township. The borough was reincorporated on February 28, 1893. Asbury Park was incorporated as a city, its current type of government, as of March 25, 1897.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 1.61 square miles (4.17 km2), including 1.43 square miles (3.70 km2) of land and 0.18 square miles (0.47 km2) of water (11.18%).

Health and wellness are integral to the fabric of Asbury Park. The city offers various resources and facilities to promote health and wellness among residents and visitors alike. The Asbury Park Recreation Department organizes fitness classes, sports leagues, and wellness programs for people of all ages. Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa offers a range of massage therapies, facials, and spa treatments. Massage Envy provides customized massage sessions and skincare services. Essence Spa specializes in various massage techniques, body treatments, and skincare. LA Fitness offers cardio equipment, weight training, group fitness classes, and personal training services. Fit Body Boot Camp focuses on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) for fitness and weight loss goals.

Top sites in Asbury, NJ are Asbury Park Boardwalk, Paranormal Museum, and Parlor Gallery. 

Population: 15,444 (2023). ZIP codes: 07712–07713. Area code: 732. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Area: 1.6 square miles (4.1 km²).

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What was the early years of Asbury Park, NJ?

A seaside community, Asbury Park is located on New Jersey's central coast. Developed in 1871 as a residential resort by New York brush manufacturer James A. Bradley, the city was named for Francis Asbury, the first American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States. The founding of Ocean Grove in 1869, a Methodist camp meeting to the south, encouraged the development of Asbury Park and led to its being a "dry town." 

What makes Asbury Park, NJ popular?

The Asbury Park music scene gained prominence in the 1960s with bands such as the Jaywalkers and many others, who combined rock and roll, rhythm and blues, soul, and doo-wop to create what became known as the Sound of Asbury Park (S.O.A.P.). On December 9, 2006, founding members of S.O.A.P. reunited for the "Creators of S.O.A.P.: Live, Raw, and Unplugged" concert at The Stone Pony and to witness the dedication of a S.O.A.P. plaque on the boardwalk outside of Convention Hall. In 1973 Bruce Springsteen released his debut album Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. On his follow-up album, The Wild, the Innocent, and the E Street Shuffle, one of the songs is entitled "4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)".

What is the cost of living in Asbury Park, NJ?

A typical home costs $547,000, which is 61.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.6% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Asbury Park costs $1,670 per month, which is 16.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 2.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,710. To live comfortably in Asbury Park, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $104,760 for a family, and $53,200 for a single person, is recommended.

Sources

City of Asbury Park

Wikipedia

Bestplaces

Asbury Park Recreation Department

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Massage Envy

Essence Spa 

LA Fitness 

Fit Body Boot Camp

Asbury Park Boardwalk

Paranormal Museum

Parlor Gallery

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