Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Michelina's A Marketplace Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Red's
Coffee Shop
Espresso Joe's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Burrowes Mansion Museum
Museum
Knights of Columbus 3402
Nightclub
Keyport Historical Society
Museum
Keyport Fire Museum and Education Center
Museum
GoGoRama
Nightclub
PNC Bank Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Vietnam Era Museum and Education Center
Museum
Cinemark
Cinema
Holmdel Theatre Company
Theatre Arts
Holmes Hendrickson House
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Up The Creek Tavern
Bar
Blue Rock Cafe
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Mike's Sub Shop
Fast Food
Mike's Submarine Sandwiches
Fast Food
Burlew's Bar and Grill
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonagh's Pub
Bar
Bethany Wines & Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Richard Allen Cooper Civic Center
Community Centre
THE MAX Challenge of Old Bridge
Gym
Old Bridge Senior Center
Community Centre
Old Bridge Rotary Senior Citizens Housing
Community Centre
Building 400
Community Centre
LaMer Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Old Time Bagels
Bakery
El Apache Food
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Terhune Park
Park
Joseph Penniplede Park
Park
Matawan Public Playground
Playground
Lake Lefferts Lakeside Park
Park
Clinton Street Park
Park
Gravelly Brook Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Deerfield Park
Park
Freneau Park
Park
Northland Park
Park
Harrison Park
Park
Cambridge Park
Park
Lakeridge Recreation Area
Park
Lakeridge Recreation Area
Park
Fordham Park
Park
Andover Park
Park
Vincent Vinci Park
Park
Joseph Booket Playground
Playground
Glassworks Park
Park
Oakshades Park
Park
Storyland Park
Park
Ivy Hill Park
Park
Midland Park
Park
Guisti Park
Park
Henry Hudson Trail
Park
Shops (2) F
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Gemtor
Home Improvement
Shop Rite
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
JMS Jewelers
Fashion
Respect Hair Studio
Beauty
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Wawa
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Platinum Nails
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Country Farms Food Store
Convenience Store
The Parlour
Gift Shop
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Keyport Nails & Spa
Beauty
Krauser's Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Wawa
Convenience Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Wawa
Convenience Store
Trio Salon
Hairdresser
Dollar & Deals
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.3% take public transportation in Matawan.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations A+
Main St. at Washington St.
Bus Stop
Main St. at Church St.
Bus Stop
Main St. at NJ 34
Bus Stop
Matawan Ave. at Ravine Dr.
Bus Stop
Ravine Dr. at Main St.
Bus Stop
Main St. at CR 516
Bus Stop
Matawan Ave. at Marc Dr.
Bus Stop
NJ 79 at Vermont Ct.
Bus Stop
Matawan Ave. at Daniel Dr.
Bus Stop
NJ 79 at Wilson Ave.
Bus Stop
Aberdeen-Matawan
Transit Station
Matawan Ave. at Aberdeen Rd.
Bus Stop
Aberdeen Rd. at Sutton Pl.
Bus Stop
Aberdeen Rd. at Union St.
Bus Stop
NJ 79 at Scenic Ln.
Bus Stop
Aberdeen Rd. at Tree Haven Village
Bus Stop
Morristown Rd. at Ravine Dr.
Bus Stop
Matawan Rd at Briarwood Dr.
Bus Stop
NJ 79 at William St.
Bus Stop
NJ 79 at Orchard Pkwy
Bus Stop
Matawan Rd 1500' N of Cliffwood Ave.
Bus Stop
GSP Exit 120 Park & Ride
Bus Stop
NJ 79 at Tennent Rd.
Bus Stop
NJ 35 at Cliffwood Avenue
Bus Stop
NJ 35 at Cliffwood Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.3% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Matawan is 130/100 - which is 8% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Matawan crime rates are 41 per 100k, which is 97% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
41 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
0 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Matawan is $108,247 - which is 47% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$108,247 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.2% D
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Washington Engine Company
Fire Station
Matawan Borough Fire Prevention
Fire Station
Hook and Ladder Company #1
Fire Station
Hook and Ladder Company #1
Fire Station
Matawan Police
Police
Aberdeen Township Police Department
Police
Freneau Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Aberdeen Township Fire Company
Fire Station
M. E. Haley Hose Company (Fire House)
Fire Station
Cliffwood Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Aberdeen Township Fire Commissioner
Fire Station
Eagle Hose Company Number 4
Fire Station
United Foot & Ankle
Doctor
Bayshore Community Hospital
Hospital
Hazlet Fire Company
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Liberty Hose Company Number 3
Fire Station
Bayshore Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Morganville Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Keyport Police Department
Police
Keyport First Aid
Ambulance Station
Raritan Hose Company
Fire Station
Dr Barbara K Currie
Doctor
Family Dental - Dr. Ira Bauman
Dentist
Sav-on Drugs
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Matawan home prices are $349,700 - which is 11% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$349,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools B

The Matawan graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
62% C-
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (3) F
Ravine Drive Elementary School
Lloyd Road Elementary School
Strathmore Elementary School
Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School
Raritan Valley School
Cpc High Point School
St Benedict School
Cliffwood Elementary School
Beers Street School
Marlboro Memorial Middle School
Keyport Central School
Memorial Elementary School
Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School
First Friends Child Care School
Coastal Learning Center Atlantic
Indian Hill School
Icob Academy
Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center
Cheesequake Elementary School
David C Abbott Early Learning Center
Collier School
James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Cove Road School
Middle Road School
High Schools (1) F
Matawan Regional High School
St John Vianney Regional High School
Cpc High Point School
Old Bridge High School
Keyport High School
Monmouth Christian Academy
Coastal Learning Center Atlantic
Collier School
Holmdel High School
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ratings D-

Matawan has an overall rating of 52% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes D+
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Nice place - unless you live near outdoor gun range. 2.5 rating By bobbielle ( Apr 17, 2017) Matawan is your average Jersey suburb. It is has a decent main street with bars, a nice library and other miscellaneous shops. It is great for commuting into the city or down the shore. The best part of the area for me is the parks and the green space. I'm five minutes from Ch ...Read More eesequake state park and 10 minutes from Holmdel Park. I have a lovely view from my home, a view of the creek that is frequented by diverse species of birds including bald eagles. Unfortunately, I work from home and there is an outdoor shooting range near my home. During the warm months the shooting (of what at times seem to be like high powered fire arms) can go on for 2 - 8 hours. It definitely drives the property value down. I'm not sure why they don't move this indoors where it is not a nuisance to the neighbors. It feels like living in a war zone:-( Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Matawan? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Terhune Park
      Joseph Penniplede Park
      Matawan Public Playground
      Lake Lefferts Lakeside Park
      Clinton Street Park
      Gravelly Brook Park
      Memorial Park
      Deerfield Park

      Entertainment

      Burrowes Mansion Museum
      Knights of Columbus 3402
      Keyport Historical Society
      Keyport Fire Museum and Education Center
      GoGoRama
      PNC Bank Arts Center
      Vietnam Era Museum and Education Center
      Cinemark

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Up The Creek Tavern
      Blue Rock Cafe
      Dunkin'
      Domino's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Matawan? Of all people who commute, 9.3% take public transportation in Matawan.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Matawan? The cost of living in Matawan is 130/100 - which is 8% higher than New Jersey.
      Matawan
      130

      30% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Matawan? Matawan crime rates are 41, which are 97% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      41 per 100k people

      98% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 2434

      98% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -41%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Matawan? The median income in Matawan is $108,247 which is 47% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $108,24796% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,57349% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Matawan a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Matawan home prices? Matawan home prices are $349,700 - which is 11% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $349,70089% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,57366% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      3% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Matawan have good schools? The Matawan graduation rate is 91% - which is 6% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      62%

      28% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Matawan a good place to live? Matawan has an overall rating of 52% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      52%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      56%

      2 total surveys

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