Homes

The homes in Marlboro range from small, pre-manufactured homes to large, luxurious homes. Additionally, there is every conceivable type of home in between the two extremes. Homes can be purchased from around $100,000 to well over $1,000,000. You’ll find new construction, older homes, ranches, colonials, split level homes and, well, every type.

The 2010 Census showed there were 40,191 people living in Marlboro, with over 13,000 housing units. Most are single family homes, however there are also 5 condo complexes and 4 active adult communities. In the northern part of Marlboro, a section of Marlboro called Morganville has it’s own post office and zip code. Three of the condo complexes are located in Morganville. The Census also showed that the median household income was $130,400, and the per capita income was $50,480.

Education

The Marlboro Township Public School District provides education for K-8 students. There is 1 pre-school, 5 elementary schools in addition to 2 middle schools. High school children will attend one of the six high schools in the Freehold Regional High School District. Children will attend the high school according to boundaries set by the district and most, but not all, will attend the school in their town.

There are specialized Learning Centers in each of the six high schools for students who are talented and highly motivated. Any student from the region is eligible to enroll however there is a competitive admission process. Accordingly, all students who apply will not be admitted.

SAT scores at all of the high schools consistently exceed state and national averages. More than 87 percent of the district’s students pursue higher education.

Optionally, when students enter high school they may also apply to one of the five high schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District. Specialized courses are available in fields such as computer science, high technology, marine sciences, communications and biotechnology. Also courses in the medical and science fields, various building trades, automotive technologies are available, among others. 

Dining and Shopping

Route 9 serves as the major shopping and dining locations. The shopping area continues south on Rt 9 into Manalapan and Freehold, with a major mall in Freehold, another in nearby Eatontown. Smaller shopping areas and restaurants are located in the center of town on Rt 79 near Rt 18. And a major mall, Freehold Raceway Mall which has over 200 stores is nearby.

Entertainment

Marlboro offers free outdoor concerts during the summer, and free monthly indoor concerts at the recreation center. It’s also the home of the Marlboro Players, a private theater group. You can also enjoy live music at the nearby Freehold Raceway Mall Summer Concert Series, or the weekly free concerts in Freehold Boro. Also concerts are at iPlay America, an indoor Theme Park. Nearby, Red Bank’s Count Basie Theater has concerts and shows, and also there are plays at the Two River Theater. And Freehold Boro has a great Memorial Day Parade, plus other festivals throughout the year.

Don’t miss the high school musicals in the spring. Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson is a short ride away. Visit the movie theaters in Raceway Mall and on Route 9. Don’t miss the fireworks display at Freehold Raceway, or go to the races which feature live harness racing for trotters and pacers. New York City is less than 2 hours away by car, take a bus or catch a train from Matawan. If you prefer, Atlantic City is less than 2 hours drive.

Parks and Recreation

There are many parks in Marlboro. Two sections of the Henry Hudson Trail are in Marlboro, with plans to connect the two trails, eventually offering a walking / bicycle path from Freehold to Highlands. A few miles away, the Manasquan Reservoir has a 5+ mile nature trail going around the water. Marlboro offers a summer camp program for grade school children.

Monmouth County has 8 public golf courses, in addition to many private country clubs.

Boating enthusiasts can find marinas nearby, and the beaches on the Jersey Shore are within a short drive.