About Marlboro

Homes

The 2010 Census showed there were 40,191 people living in Marlboro, with over 13,000 housing units. Most are single family homes, but there are also 5 condo complexes and 4 active adult communities. In the northern part of Marlboro, there is a section of Marlboro called Morganville, which has it’s own post office and zip code. Three of the condo complexes are located in Morganville. The Census also showed that the median household income was $130,400, while  the per capita income was $50,480.

Schools

The Marlboro Township Public School District provides education for K-8 students. There is 1 pre-school, 5 elementary schools in addition to 2 middle schools. When a student enters high school they will attend the Freehold Regional High School District.

There are six high schools in the Freehold Regional High School District. Children will attend the high school according to boundaries set by the district. Most, but not all, will attend the school in their town.

Each high school has a specialized Learning Center, which is for students who are talented and highly motivated. Any student from the FRHSD is eligible to enroll, however, there’s a competitive admission process. In fact, the SAT scores at all of the high schools consistently exceed state and national averages. More than 87 percent of the district’s students pursue higher education.

Dining and Shopping

Route 9 serves as the major shopping and dining locations. The shopping area continues south on Rt 9 into Manalapan and Freehold, with a major mall in Freehold, another in nearby Eatontown. Smaller shopping areas and restaurants are located in the center of town on Rt 79 near Rt 18. Some very fine Chinese and Italian restaurants are located here.

Entertainment

Marlboro offers free outdoor concerts during the summer, and free monthly indoor concerts at the recreation center. It’s also the home of the Marlboro Players, a private theater group. You can also enjoy live music at the nearby Freehold Raceway Mall Summer Concert Series, or the weekly free concerts in Freehold Boro. Also concerts are at iPlay America, an indoor Theme Park. Nearby in Red Bank visit the Count Basie Theater for concerts and shows, or plays at the Two River Theater. Freehold Boro has a great Memorial Day Parade, plus other festivals throughout the year.

Don’t miss the high school musicals in the spring. Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson is a short ride away. Visit the movie theaters in Raceway Mall and on Route 9. Don’t miss the fireworks display at Freehold Raceway, or go to the races which feature live harness racing for trotters and pacers. New York City is less than 2 hours away by car, take a bus or catch a train from Matawan. If you prefer, Atlantic City is less than 2 hours drive.

Parks and Recreation

There are many parks in Marlboro. Two sections of the Henry Hudson Trail are in Marlboro, with plans to connect the two trails, eventually offering a walking / bicycle path from Freehold to Highlands. A few miles away, the Manasquan Reservoir has a 5+ mile nature trail going around the water. Marlboro offers a summer camp program for grade school children.

There are numerous public and private golf courses in Monmouth County.

Boating enthusiasts can find marinas nearby, beaches on the Jersey Shore are within a short drive.