Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
13%
Freehold
Freehold, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,107
Population
11,762
Renter Mix
51% Rent
A vibrant and historic community just minutes from the coast
Schools
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Historic
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Golf
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Freehold is an independent borough within the larger Freehold Township in central New Jersey. The community boasts a rich history and was the site of pivotal conflict during the Revolutionary War, commemorated at the nearby Monmouth Battlefield State Park. The community features a thriving Downtown district along Main Street, where you’ll find a restaurant scene serving up cuisine from around the world: whether you’re in the mood for Japanese of Jamaican, pizza or Peruvian, you’ll find it here.
On the south side of town, several larger shopping centers and the local multiplex movie theater provide more options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Living in Freehold puts you only about fifteen miles inland from Asbury Park, so heading to the shore for a day is always a welcome possibility.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,255
Average: $87,802
Education
2,862
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,388
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Freehold has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Freehold, NJ is $2,108 for one bedroom, $2,882 for two bedrooms, and $3,079 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Freehold has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,108/month
776 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,925/month
1,041 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Freehold, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Laura Donovan Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
449 Students
Public
Grades K-5
447 Students
C. Richard Applegate Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
366 Students
Public
Grades K-5
484 Students
West Freehold Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
404 Students
Clifton T. Barkalow Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
661 Students
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
Public
Grades 6-8
558 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
541 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,409 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Monmouth Battlefield State Park
- Etsch Farm
- Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center
- Phillips Open Space Preserve
- Thompson Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
- Newark Liberty International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.