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Freehold, NJ Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Elena Garcia

Freehold quality of life -am I missing something?

OK so I'm retired and Homes are going for about $401,900 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and ...

6 replies 9 upvotes living
Elena Garcia

Starting a business in Freehold?

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Freehold? Thanks! The city has invested a lot in new development. Pe...

1 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Elizabeth Gutierrez

Moving from Orlando to Freehold next month

Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $1,818/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,818 for rent here. With a population of 12,504, Freehold is a small town. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are ...

5 replies 8 upvotes moving
Wyatt Evans

Things that make Freehold unique

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Freehold sits at 232.5 per 100K. Rent is about $1,818/month for a decent place. With a population of 12,504, Freehold is a small town. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life ...

2 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Joseph Diaz

Is public transit usable in Freehold?

First post here. I'm a 43-year-old chef and The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

3 replies 10 upvotes qa
Wyatt Evans

Why I chose Freehold over bigger cities

I'm single, late 50s, and Poverty rate is 9.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 12,504 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Freehold sits at 232.5 per 100K. Homes are going for about $401,900 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has ...

3 replies 5 upvotes living
Elena Garcia

Freehold quality of life -am I missing something?

Hey folks, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $401,900, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $82,183, which feels pretty solid for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush h...

8 replies 15 upvotes living
Elizabeth Gutierrez

Best kept secrets of Freehold, NJ

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Freehold sits at 232.5 per 100K. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $82,183 in Freehold. Rent is about $1,818/month for a decent place. The school sys...

3 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
Henry Gomez

Things that make Freehold unique

Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 9.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $401,900 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective. Appreciate any input. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene her...

4 replies 0 upvotes best-worst
Jace Thompson

Cost of living reality check -Freehold

Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $82,183 in Freehold. Let me know your thoughts.

0 replies 9 upvotes housing
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