Marlboro,Manalapan,Freehold,and Colts Neck,NJ homes

Best Places to Live


Best Places to Live: Top 100

For this year's list we focused on smaller places that offered the best combination of economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a real sense of community.

By Kate Ashford, Andrea Bartz, Jeff Cox, Asa Fitch, Stephen Gandel, Josh Hyatt, Rob Kelley, Kathleen Knight, Joe Light, Ismat Sarah Mangla, Sarah Max, Jennifer Merritt, Brad Nelson, Donna Rosato, Ingrid Tharasook
 
33. Marlboro, N.J.
Population: 38,500
Median home price (2006): $557,186
Average property taxes (2006): $5,801

Less than 20 miles from New Jersey's shore and an even shorter jaunt to mini-business hubs of New Brunswick and Hightstown, Marlboro has become a destination for families. The town is struggling to manage sprawl and recreate a strong town center, and in the summer, there are free outdoor concerts in town. Plus, Marlboro offers a large number of recreation programs, including extensive soccer and basketball leagues. The town's mayor recently kicked off a weight loss challenge for residents - and more than 300 people have signed up. -J.M.

See complete data and interactive map for Marlboro
Monmouth County, New Jersey schools are #8 in the US.
Harry Mesh