Homes

The homes in Marlboro NJ 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.

During 2019, 371 single family homes were sold in Marlboro. The median sale price was $560,000.

The 2010 Census showed there were 40,191 people living in Marlboro NJ, 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.

The Real Estate Market

In the month of February, 2020, 23 single family homes were sold. 89 homes are listed for sale as of 3/26/20. This tells me that Marlboro has a balanced, normal real estate market. In fact, during 2019, 371 single family homes have sold in Marlboro. Of these, 167 homes were in the Morganville section.

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. Students who are talented and highly motivated are eligible to enroll in one of these unique programs. However,  there is a competitive admission process. Accordingly, all students who apply will not be admitted. Students who are admitted will have that school as their permanent school. Some of the available programs are Computer Science, Animal & Botanical Sciences and Science & Engineering.

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, full time courses are available in fields such as allied health, high technology, marine sciences, communications and biotechnology. Also offered are shared time courses in Nursing Assistant and Culinary Arts, 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, and has many restaurants to choose from. There is a major mall in Freehold, and another in nearby Eatontown. Smaller shopping areas and restaurants are located in the center of town on Rt 79 near Rt 18.

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 NJ. 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.