Matawan borough, New Jersey
Matawan borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Matawan borough is a geographic entity located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 9,768. The land area covers 2.27 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 9,768 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.7 yrs | ±2.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,895 | ±302 | 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 | 4,010 | ±322 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,895 | ±302 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 115 | ±106 |
| Median Home Value | $467,800 | ±$23,824 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,824 | ±$176 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $123,354 | ±$14,851 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,594 | ±$6,584 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | ±6.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,014 | ±612 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,369 | ±660 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.7% | ±2.1% |
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: 9,739 (2024)
ID: 208768
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK'S PFFOCE
BOROUGH OF MATAWAN, 201 BROAD ST, MATAWAN NJ 07747
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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 Matawan | PK | Matawan, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LONG BRANCH, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Alternative School Nearby | N | AVENEL, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | MONROE TOWNSHIP, 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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Yeshiva Gedolah of Cliffwood
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College | 2.3 mi away | 200 Center Street, Keyport, NJ, 07735-5105 |
7327659126
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MATAWAN-ABERDEEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 165 MAIN STREET, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747 |
(201) 583-9100
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Universal Training Institute
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College Vocational | 7.1 mi away | 174 Jefferson Street, Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861-4106 |
7328260155106
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KEYPORT FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 109 BROAD STREET, KEYPORT, NJ, 07735 |
(201) 264-0543
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American Institute of Alternative Medicine
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College Vocational | 8.1 mi away | 646 Rt. 18, Suite 210, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816 |
7326516060
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OLD BRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 1 OLD BRIDGE PLAZA, OLD BRIDGE, NJ, 08857 |
(201) 679-5622
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Brookdale Community College
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College | 8.1 mi away | 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ, 07738-1597 |
7322242345
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LAURENCE HARBOR BRANCH
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 277 SHORELAND CIRCLE, LAURENCE, NJ, 08879 |
(201) 566-2227
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Middlesex College
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College | 9.4 mi away | 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ, 08837 |
7325486000
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HAZLET MEMORIAL LIBRAY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 251 MIDDLE ROAD, HAZLET, NJ, 07730 |
(201) 264-7164
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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 6.8 miles from Matawan borough. 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 |
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| Matawan borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Strathmore CDP | CDP | 1.0 mi | — |
| Cliffwood Beach CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Keyport borough | Borough | 2.4 mi | — |
| Morganville CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Laurence Harbor CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3402544520. • 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.