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Middletown, NJ

Middletown Township is a township in northern Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township was the state's 20th-most-populous municipality and the largest in the county, with a population of 67,106, an increase of 584 (+0.9%) from the 2010 census count of 66,522, which in turn reflected an increase of 195 residents (0.3%) from its population of 66,327 at the 2000 census, when it was the state's 17th-most-populous municipality.

Middletown is a bedroom community in New York City, located alongside Raritan Bay within the Raritan Valley region in the New York metropolitan area. Due to its affluence, low crime, access to cultural activities, public school system, location at the Jersey Shore and Raritan Bayshore, and central commuting location, Middletown was ranked in 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2014 in the Top 100 in CNNMoney.com's Best Places to Live. Time magazine listed Middletown on its list of "Best Places to Live 2014".

In 2016, SafeWise named Middletown Township as the fifth-safest city in America to raise a child; the township was the highest ranked of the 12 communities in New Jersey included on the list.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 58.72 square miles (152.09 km2), including 40.95 square miles (106.06 km2) of land and 17.78 square miles (46.04 km2) of water (30.27%).

Belford (2010 Census population of 1,768), Fairview (3,806), Leonardo (2,757), Lincroft (6,135), Navesink (2,020), North Middletown (3,295), and Port Monmouth (3,818) are all census-designated places and unincorporated communities located within Middletown Township.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Middletown, with numerous facilities and initiatives dedicated to promoting well-being. The Middletown Township Health Department offers a variety of public health services, including immunizations, health screenings, and educational programs aimed at improving community health outcomes. Brighton Gardens of Middletown offers assisted living and memory care services, focusing on personalized care plans and engaging activities. Arbor Terrace of Middletown specializes in assisted living and memory care, providing a supportive environment with tailored care plans and enriching programs. Allegria at Ocean Grove is a senior living community with assisted living and memory care services, featuring comfortable accommodations and a range of amenities for residents. The YMCA of Western Monmouth County provides fitness programs, group exercise classes, swimming pools, and sports facilities. Anytime Fitness is a 24-hour gym with cardio and strength training equipment, personal training options, and virtual fitness classes.

Top sites in Middletown, NJ are Monmouth Museum, Taylor-Butler House, and Sandy Hook Lighthouse. 

Population: 66,849 (2023). ZIP code: 07748. Area codes: 732, 848. Elevation: 20 feet (6 meters). Area: 58.74 square miles (152.1 km²).

FAQs

Is Middletown, NJ a good place to live?

Middletown Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 66,952. Middletown Township is in Monmouth County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Middletown Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.

What makes Middletown, NJ popular?

Middletown Township has consistently been ranked among the best places to live in the country for a reason: It’s one of the safest communities in New Jersey, has excellent schools, fantastic access to New York City, and is right in the middle of some of the best attractions New Jersey has to offer – and that’s only scratching the surface of a town that both Money Magazine and Time Magazine have both ranked as one of the Best Places to Live five times over! The extensive fields and trails of Tatum Park, Huber Woods Park, and others are a great way to discover nature. Looking for something to do indoors? Check out Gravity Vault, the area’s premier rock climbing gym. 

What is the crime rate in Middletown, NJ?

Middletown is safer than the majority of cities, towns, and villages in America (70%) and also has a lower crime rate than 74% of the communities in New Jersey, according to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime data. How risky is that? Your chance of becoming a victim in Middletown is one in 179 based on the total crime rate (violent and property crimes, combined). In America overall, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 43.

Sources

Township of Middletown

Wikipedia

Niche

neighborhoodscout

The Real New Jersey

Monmouth Museum

Taylor-Butler House

Sandy Hook Lighthouse

Middletown Township Health Department

Brighton Gardens of Middletown

Arbor Terrace of Middletown

Allegria at Ocean Grove

YMCA of Western Monmouth County

Anytime Fitness

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