Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ms. Bagel
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Unknown Name
Water Park
Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County
Museum
Howell Lanes
Bowling Alley
Oakley Farmhouse
Museum
AMC
Cinema
Monmouth County Historical Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (1) F
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Escondidos
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Moore's Tavern
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Baccios
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Sorrentos Sub Shop
Deli
Checkers
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Acme Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Woolley's Fish Market
Seafood
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Medford Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Michael J. Tighe Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Michael J. Tighe Park
Park
Woodgate Farms Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Stonehurst Park
Park
Greentree Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Turkey Swamp Park
Park
Woodcrest Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (1) F
Wawa
Convenience Store
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Primark
Clothing
Jared
Fashion
Macy's
Department Store
Microsoft Store
Electronics
White House Black Market
Clothing
Chico's
Clothing
Freehold Raceway Mall
Mall
Raymour & Flanigan
Furniture
Apple Store
Electronics
Zara
Clothing
Windsor
Clothing
JCPenney
Department Store
Nordstrom
Department Store
Forever 21
Clothing
Lululemon
Clothing
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Bob's Discount Furniture
Furniture
Barnes & Noble
Books
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
ReStore
Furniture
Ego Salon and Spa
Beauty
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commute D-

Of all people who commute, 9.6% take public transportation in Freehold.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Freehold Center
Bus Stop
Freehold Center Bus Station
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.6% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Freehold is 125/100 - which is 3% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B

Freehold crime rates are 1,893 per 100k, which is 17% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,656 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
237 crimes per 100k B+
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employment B-

The median income in Freehold is $60,038 - which is 19% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$60,038 D+
Unemployment Rate
5.0% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Freehold Township Independent Fire Company
Fire Station
Freehold Township Fire Commission
Fire Station
Freehold Twp. PD
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CentraState Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Howell Township Fire Company Adelphia Station 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Freehold Borough Fire Prevention
Fire Station
Freehold Borough Fire Department
Fire Station
Manalapan Township Fire Company
Fire Station
Freehold EMS
Fire Station
Freehold EMS
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing B

Freehold home prices are $310,600 - which is 2% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$310,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
5.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C-

The Freehold graduation rate is 74% - which is 14% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
74% D
Elementary Schools (14) F
Freehold Montessori Preschool
Laura Donovan School
Marshall W. Errickson School
Clifton T. Barkalow School
Kiddie Academy
West Freehold School
Freehold Intermediate School
Park Avenue Elementary School
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
Freehold Township High School
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ratings C-

Freehold has an overall rating of 62% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes C+
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What Are the Best Tourist Attractions in Freehold, NJ? 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) If you and your loved ones are moving to the Freehold area soon, you'll find lots of great attractions and fun activities that everyone will enjoy.

Island Carousel is in the area, and offers classic fun for kids of all ages. You can also visit the Monmouth County Tourism to ge ...Read More t great ideas for how to see popular attractions as a newcomer to the city. If you're looking for a thrilling activity to take advantage of with friends and family, Amazing Escape Room Freehold can be part of a fun day out as well.

Turkey Swamp Park is a beautiful location in the Freehold area that allows you to take a walk by the lake or ride bikes. The park also offers lots of space for a picnic. Freehold Raceway Mall is one of the best places to do some shopping in the area, and you'll find several dining choices at the mall as well. Battleview Orchards Country Store is also in town, and provides lots of specialty items that you can use for home decor. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Freehold? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Medford Park
      Unknown Name
      Michael J. Tighe Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Michael J. Tighe Park
      Woodgate Farms Park

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County
      Howell Lanes
      Oakley Farmhouse
      AMC
      Monmouth County Historical Museum

      Food & Drink

      Chick-fil-A
      Taco Bell
      Escondidos
      Burger King
      Moore's Tavern
      Panera Bread
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Baccios

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Freehold? Of all people who commute, 9.6% take public transportation in Freehold.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Freehold? The cost of living in Freehold is 125/100 - which is 3% higher than New Jersey.
      Freehold
      125

      25% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Freehold? Freehold crime rates are 1,893, which are 17% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,893 per 100k people

      19% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 53

      19% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Freehold? The median income in Freehold is $60,038 which is 19% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $60,0389% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,9873% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Freehold a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Freehold home prices? Freehold home prices are $310,600 - which is 2% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $310,60068% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,49758% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      46%

      27% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Freehold have good schools? The Freehold graduation rate is 74% - which is 14% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      11% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      27% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Freehold a good place to live? Freehold has an overall rating of 62% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      1 total surveys

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