Middletown (New Jersey) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage (2024)

Middletown is a bedroom community of New York City in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Middletown sits on the Raritan Bay within the Raritan Valley region. This article also covers Highlands borough.

Residents like Middletown for its central location and proximity to the rest of the Jersey Shore.

Although Sandy Hook is under the jurisdiction of Middletown, it is disconnected from the rest of the township by land and is covered in a separate article.

Get in

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By bus

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New Jersey Transit provides local bus service on the 817, 833 and 834 routes.

By rail

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Take the New Jersey Transit North Jersey Coast Line from New York Penn Station or other stops along the line. Get off at the Middletown Station on Church Street, which is cleverly located in the middle of the town.

  • 1 Middletown railway station, 746 Orchard St. Service between New York City's Pennsylvania Station and Bay Head on the North Jersey Coast Line. (updated Apr 2021)

By ferry

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Take the SeaStreak or another of the fast ferries from Manhattan to Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, or Belford NJ. Then take a shuttle, cab, or short drive to Middletown.

By car

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Take the Garden State Parkway to Exits 109 or 114, heading northeast.

Get around

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Map of Middletown (New Jersey)

Like most suburbs, Middletown isn't that big on trains and buses. The only train station that serves Middletown is the Middletown station, which is run by NJ Transit and takes you to New York City or places like Long Branch or Bay Head.

See

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  • 1 The Evil Clown of Middletown, Highway 35 (at Kings Hiway East.). A large outdoor sign on northbound New Jersey Route 35 in Middletown Township, New Jersey, advertising a liquor store.

Do

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  • 1 Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, +1 732-671-3700. An excellent public library.
  • 2 Poricy Park Conservancy, 345 Oak Hill Rd, +1 732-842-5966. Dedicated to the preservation of its natural resources and historic site for use in education and enjoyment by present and future generations. It features woodlands, fields, river and marsh ecosystems, a bed of Cretaceous fossils, collections of natural objects, and a restored 18th-Century farm. Quality hands-on educational programs of natural science, environmental and colonial living studies are offered in season.
  • 3 Ice World at the Middletown Sports Complex, 214 Harmony Rd, +1 732-856-9700, info@middletownnjsportscomplex.com. Public ice staking sessions and ice hockey year round.

Buy

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  • 1 Harmony Natural Foods, 1521 State Route 35 (At Harmony Road), +1 732 671-7939. An excellent assortment of vitamins, supplements, and natural foods managed by very knowledgeable staff.
  • 2 Super Foodtown of Port Monmouth, 426 NJ-36, +1 732 812-3748. M-Sa 7AM-10PM, Sunday 7AM–9PM. (updated Jan 2018)

Eat

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  • 1 Middletown Pancake House, 1610 NJ-35, +1 732 671-1145. Family owned and operated since 1962. A very warm and friendly atmosphere. Home cooked meals and especially excellent breakfasts.
  • 2 Villa Pizza, 1379 NJ-35 (in Shoprite Plaza), +1 732-671-3733.
  • 3 Toscanella Village Cafe, 102 Kings Highway (near the train station), +1 723-706-1000. This cozy Italian restaurant is at its best when you can dine in their outdoor garden.
  • 4 Sissy's Place, 868 Main St (Belford), +1 732 787-1990. Women cook for everyone!
  • 5 Belford Bistro, 870 Main Street (Belford, obviously), +1 732 495-8151. Up-scale fare at an intimate byob location. Right next to Sissy's place, and in the same building.
  • 6 Lincroft Inn, 700 Newman Springs Road (Lincroft), +1 732-747-0890.
  • 7 Matata Asian Cuisine, 655 Route 35, +1 732-671-8822. M-Th 11AM-10PM. Excellent Asian cuisine.
  • 8 MJ's, 1005 Highway 35 N, +1 732-796-1400. Open 7 days at 11AM. Pizza, bar, and grill.
  • 9 Crown Palace, 1283 State Route 35, +1 732-615-9888. Upscale Chinese cuisine.
  • 10 Pizza Pasta Factory, 430 NJ-36 (Next to Super Foodtown), +1 732 495-7800. Monday-Saturday 10:30AM–11PM, Sunday 11AM–10:30PM. Pizza and pasta. (updated Jan 2018)

Drink

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  • 1 Olde Village Pub, 1211 NJ-35, +1 732-671-9156. It's a bar. (updated May 2021)

Sleep

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  • 1 The Hub Middletown (Best Western), 750 Highway 35 (Exit 117/114 off the Garden State Parkway, follow south on Highway 35 to Middletown), +1 732-671-3400. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. The hotel was taken over by Best Western in late 2021-it was once a Quality Inn

In addition, Marriott (a Courtyard by Marriott hotel) and Extended Stay America have hotels near each other in Lincroft.

Connect

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Go next

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  • Red Bank
  • Freehold

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Middletown (New Jersey) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage (2024)

FAQs

What is the ethnicity of Middletown New Jersey? ›

The racial makeup of the township was 94.71% White, 1.21% African American, 0.07% Native American, 2.59% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.41% of the population.

What is Middletown, NJ famous for? ›

About Middletown

Today, it is known as one of the nation's safest towns, and is a popular place for those wanting a suburban lifestyle with excellent access to beaches, parks, and ways to commute to New York City.

How many square miles is Middletown New Jersey? ›

Middletown covers 42 square miles and is divided into 12 different zip codes by the United States Postal Service. Find your zip code by visiting the U.S. Postal Service Look Up page.

What towns make up Middletown, NJ? ›

The township comprises the communities of Belford, Fairview, Leonardo, Lincroft, Navesink, North Middletown, and Port Monmouth, where one can find a selection of homes, from sprawling private estates to elegant homes in tree-lined neighborhoods.

What is the crime rate in Middletown New Jersey? ›

Middletown Annual Crimes
ViolentProperty
Number of Crimes5131
Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents)0.215.37

What is the most popular nationality in New Jersey? ›

Race and ethnicity in New Jersey are: White alone 55%, Black alone 13.1%; Hispanic 21.6%; Asian alone 10%; American Indian and Alaska Native alone . 6%; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0%; Some Other Race alone 11.3%; Two or More Races 9.7%).

What famous people live in Middletown NJ? ›

Here are some famous faces who live in Middletown.
  • Steven Van Zandt. Where do you know him from: He's a member of the E Street Band and has appeared on TV shows such as The Sopranos and Lilyhammer.
  • Brian Williams. ...
  • Connie Chung. ...
  • Maury Povich. ...
  • Geraldo Rivera. ...
  • Jon Stewart.
Oct 17, 2017

Is Middletown, NJ a nice place to live? ›

Middletown Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 66,952. Middletown Township is in Monmouth County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Middletown Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.

Is Middletown a nice place to live? ›

Living in Middletown offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Middletown there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Middletown and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Middletown are above average.

What is the oldest house in Middletown NJ? ›

The oldest documented structures still standing in the village include the Grover-Taylor house, also known as Marlpit Hall (Site #1); the Richard Hartshorne house (Site #25); the William Murray house (Site #23); the Edward Taylor house (site #62); the Wilson-Bowne house (Site #90); the First Store (Site #95, now ...

Is Middletown a city or a town? ›

Middletown is a city located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, along the Connecticut River, in the central part of the state, 16 miles (26 kilometers) south of Hartford. In 1650, it was incorporated as a town under its original Indian name, Mattabeseck. It received its present name in 1653.

What is the largest town in New Jersey? ›

The largest municipality by population in New Jersey is Newark, with 311,549 residents, whereas the smallest is Walpack Township, with seven residents.

Is Middletown New Jersey expensive? ›

metro area, which is ranked 43 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Middletown is estimated to be 113.8% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US.

What is the average income in Middletown NJ? ›

What are the median and average incomes in Middletown?
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income$184,52510.3%
Median Household Income$133,6886.4%
People below Poverty Level3,584-8.4%
People above Poverty Level71,420-0.0%

Why is Middletown called Middletown? ›

On September 11, 1651, the General Court of Connecticut established the town of "Mattabesett". A couple of years later in November 1653, the settlement was renamed as Middletown. This name was chosen because the site was approximately halfway between Windsor and Saybrook on the Great River.

What is the race of people in New Jersey? ›

New Jersey Demographics
  • White: 62.68%
  • Black or African American: 13.27%
  • Asian: 9.75%
  • Other race: 7.31%
  • Two or more races: 6.68%
  • Native American: 0.27%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%

What is the third largest ethnic group in New Jersey? ›

The 5 largest ethnic groups in New Jersey are White (Non-Hispanic) (53%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.79%), Other (Hispanic) (7.63%), and White (Hispanic) (6.79%).

What is the racial makeup of East Orange New Jersey? ›

East Orange Demographics

Black or African American: 80.62% Other race: 8.26% Two or more races: 6.26% White: 2.97%

What is the ethnic diversity of Jersey City? ›

The latest census figures put Jersey City's population at 261,940. The Black population is 23%, Latinos make up 29%, Asians 25%, and the share of people who identify as white alone is 22%. Of its population, 42% are foreign-born and 53% speak a language other than English at home.

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