Howell township, New Jersey
Howell township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Howell township is a geographic entity located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 55,156. The land area covers 60.27 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 55,156 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 19,134 | ±548 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 19,613 | ±549 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,134 | ±548 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 479 | ±203 |
| Median Home Value | $507,200 | ±$16,585 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,280 | ±$516 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $134,854 | ±$7,094 |
| Per Capita Income | $55,296 | ±$2,839 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,688 | ±821 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 27,471 | ±952 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.2% | ±1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 54,397 (2024)
ID: 130898
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: DEPUTY CLERK
PO BOX 580, HOWELL NJ 07731-0580
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GUS Population: 647,520 (2024)
ID: 130808
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
1 E MAIN ST, FREEHOLD NJ 07728-2278
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LONG BRANCH, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LAKE COMO, NJ | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Long Branch, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | FREEHOLD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HOWELL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WALL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Monroe Twp, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | FARMINGDALE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ASBURY PARK, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salon Professional Academy
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College Vocational | 2.9 mi away | 4741 US Highway 9, Howell, NJ, 07731-3385 |
7327194155
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HOWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 318 OLD TAVERN ROAD, HOWELL, NJ, 07731 |
(201) 938-2300
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Talmudical Academy-New Jersey
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College | 3.6 mi away | 868 Route 524, Adelphia, NJ, 07710 |
7324311600
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LAKEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 301 LEXINGTON AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, NJ, 08701 |
(732) 363-1435
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Yeshivas Emek Hatorah
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College | 4.7 mi away | 395 Kent Road, Howell, NJ, 07731-2444 |
7323671289
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FREEHOLD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 28 1/2 E. MAIN STREET, FREEHOLD, NJ, 07728 |
(201) 462-5135
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Bais Medrash Mayan Hatorah
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College | 4.9 mi away | 101 Milton Street, Lakewood, NJ, 08701 |
7323679900
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WALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 2700 ALLAIRE RD, SEA GIRT, NJ, 08750 |
(201) 449-8877
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Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah
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College | 4.9 mi away | 1083 Brook Road, Lakewood, NJ, 08701-1239 |
7329421811
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BRICK BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 301 CHAMBERS BRIDGE ROAD, BRICK, NJ, 08723 |
(201) 477-4513
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FREEHOLD-MARLBORO, NJ US, located 9.7 miles from Howell township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.7° | 22.9° | 32.3° | 3.87" | — |
| February | 44.4° | 25.0° | 34.7° | 3.10" | — |
| March | 51.4° | 31.3° | 41.4° | 4.20" | — |
| April | 63.0° | 41.2° | 52.1° | 3.83" | — |
| May | 72.0° | 50.6° | 61.3° | 3.81" | — |
| June | 81.1° | 60.1° | 70.6° | 4.44" | — |
| July | 86.5° | 65.5° | 76.0° | 4.65" | — |
| August | 84.6° | 63.4° | 74.0° | 4.13" | — |
| September | 78.1° | 56.1° | 67.1° | 4.19" | — |
| October | 66.6° | 44.3° | 55.5° | 4.13" | — |
| November | 56.2° | 35.7° | 45.9° | 3.54" | — |
| December | 46.7° | 28.0° | 37.4° | 4.68" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmingdale borough | Borough | 2.4 mi | — |
| Ramtown CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Lakewood CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| West Freehold CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Vista Center CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Allenwood CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3402533300. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.