Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Hazlet, NJ
Area Guide
This small New Jersey town offers an excellent location
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Beach
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Great Location
Located a few miles south of Sandy Hook Bay under Keyport and Union Beach, Hazlet is a great option for those looking for a small town feel. The area is great for families with plenty of schools in and around the area. Feeding the kids after school or treating your love to a date night becomes easy with chain restaurants and local eateries at every corner of the suburb. There are an array of family-friendly activities available within Hazlet or a short drive away.
Community parks throughout Hazlet keep residents active. With soccer fields, a skate park, and a swim and tennis club, Veterans Parks is a local favorite. Residents have quick access to beaches just five to 10 minutes away. During the summer, friends and families flock to Keansburg Amusement Park. This Jersey Shore attraction features a classic boardwalk amusement park complete with coasters, bumper cars, arcade games, and beach treats like ice cream and lemonade. If you’re looking for even more, Hazlet is convenient to Middletown, New Brunswick, and Newark.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$111,376
Average: $131,093
Education
5,176
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,668
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hazlet has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
188 Students
Public
Grades K-5
251 Students
Public
Grades K-5
258 Students
Public
Grades K-5
188 Students
Public
Grades K-5
271 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
402 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
838 Students
Monmouth County Vocational Technical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2 Students
Monmouth Cty Voc Tech High School
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Deep Cut Gardens
- Historic Longstreet Farm
- Bayshore Waterfront Park
- Holmdel Park
- Old Bridge Waterfront Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- John F Kennedy 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 June 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.