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North Middletown, NJ

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A family-friendly waterfront community with access to Philadelphia and New York City

Laidback Family-Friendly Beach

Nestled along Sandy Hook Bay, North Middletown is a laidback waterfront town that renters will fall in love with, especially families. Perfect for renter of all ages and lifestyles, North Middletown features affordable to upscale housing options available for rent. Along with excellent neighborhood parks, North Middletown has access to several beaches and waterfront parks nearby. If you’re looking for a scenic view without the crowds, try Ideal Beach in town or travel to Keansburg Beach or the Bayshore Waterfront Park. During the summertime residents flock to Keansburg Amusement Park and the Jersey Shore Waterpark, two family-friendly theme parks with classic boardwalk activities and casual beach eats. And when the summer ends, families love sending their kids to excellent schools. Adding allure, North Middletown is also within about an hour’s drive to major cities including Trenton, Philadelphia, and New York City.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$110,227

Average: $123,922

Education

760

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

1,740

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

40-49 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

North Middletown has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bayshore Waterfront Park
  • Deep Cut Gardens
  • Leonardo State Marina
  • Murray Farmhouse and Barn
  • Poricy Brook Fossil Beds

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 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.