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Tinton Falls, NJ

Tinton Falls is a borough in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Located within the heart of the Jersey Shore region, the borough is a commercial hub of Central Jersey (it is the site of the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets and different corporate headquarters) and is an established bedroom suburb of New York City, in the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 United States Census, the borough's population was 19,181, an increase of 1,289 (+7.2%) from the 2010 census count of 17,892, which in turn reflected an increase of 2,839 (+18.9%) from the 15,053 counted in the 2000 census.

The borough was formed as New Shrewsbury by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on August 15, 1950, based on the results of a referendum held on July 18, 1950, after breaking away from Shrewsbury Township. It was renamed "Tinton Falls" in 1975, to avoid postal errors. The name came from Lewis Morris's plantation, Tinton Manor (which employed free white workers and slaves) as it featured a gristmill, making it one of New Jersey's earliest bustling mill towns. The borough is home to the highest waterfall on New Jersey's coastal plain, from which the aforementioned mill generated power.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 15.60 square miles (40.41 km2), including 15.48 square miles (40.08 km2) of land and 0.13 square miles (0.33 km2) of water (0.83%).

Unincorporated communities, localities, and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Wayside. Green Grove, Hockhockson, Macedonia, Pine Brook, Reevytown, West Shrewsbury, and Wileys Corner are other unincorporated communities located partly or completely within the borough.

Tinton Falls is home to the Monmouth Medical Center, a leading healthcare provider in the region. The medical center offers a comprehensive range of services, including emergency care, specialized treatment, and preventive healthcare programs. There are also health and wellness services around. Yoga Nine is a popular yoga studio in Pleasantville offering various yoga classes for all levels. Yoga & Fitness Studio provides yoga classes, fitness training, and wellness programs. Elements Massage offers therapeutic massages tailored to individual needs for relaxation and pain relief. Healing Hands Massage Therapy specializes in different massage techniques to promote overall well-being. Sea Spa & Salon is located at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, offering a range of spa treatments and services.

Top sites in Tinton Falls, NJ: Thompson Park, T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, Trap Door Escape. 

Population: Approximately 17,000 (latest estimate). Elevation: Varies; the township's highest point is around 180 feet above sea level. Area: 15.61 sq mi (40.42 km2). ZIP Code: 07724. Area Code: 732. 

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What is the history of Tinton Falls, NJ?

The area that is now known as Tinton Falls was originally settled by Europeans in the late 1600s, probably beginning with the initial land purchases from the Lenni Lenape Native Americans in 1664. Water power and iron ore were likely the incentives that encouraged settlement: shortly after [the land was purchased], a man by the name of James Grover had an ironworks built along the river. Grover was likely the founder of the community, which, in the 1600s, was named "New Shrewsbury". At this time, the waterfall was known to be about 30 feet (9.1 m) high; erosion and the destruction of the dam near the ironworks have led to its diminishment.

Is it safe in Tinton Falls, NJ?

Tinton Falls has an overall crime rate of 10 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Tinton Falls is 1 in 95. How does Tinton Falls fare compared to other communities in New Jersey of all population sizes? Tinton Falls's crime rate is lower than approximately 47% of New Jersey communities.

What makes Tinton Falls, NJ popular?

Modern Tinton Falls is a suburb of New York City. The borough is one of the popular destinations to move to in New Jersey. Dorbrook is a park and a recreation area open to the public. It offers visitors hiking trails, athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts, a pool, an inline skating rink, and a water playground for kids. Located in the heart of Tinton Falls, Woody's Ocean Grille specializes in traditional American cuisine. The restaurant menu features a variety of seafood dishes, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Colts Neck Still House is a craft distillery that uses locally sourced ingredients to produce hand-crafted spirits, including whiskey, gin, and vodka. The facility provides visitors with alcohol samples, special cocktails, and a limited food menu. 

Sources

Borough of Tinton Falls

Wikipedia

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Monmouth Medical Center

Yoga Nine

Yoga & Fitness Studio

Elements Massage

Healing Hands Massage Therapy

Sea Spa & Salon

Thompson Park

T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center

Trap Door Escape

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