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Matawan
  • Suburb in New Jersey

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade A
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Matawan is a suburb of New York City with a population of 9,486. Matawan is in Monmouth County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Matawan offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Matawan and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Matawan are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$364,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,664
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    35%
  • Own
    65%
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Matawan Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade A
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    0
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    11.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    46.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    11.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    18%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Matawan

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$115,035
National
$69,021

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