New Jersey Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Aberdeen Township, New Jersey

Population: 17,500

Located in Monmouth County

Aberdeen, New Jersey

Aberdeen is a suburban Township of 5.4 square miles containing a mix of residences, light industry and shopping centers. Sections of the Township include Cliffwood, Cliffwood Beach, Freneau, Oakshades, River Gardens, Strathmore and Woodfield.

Most Aberdeen residents work outside of the county, some even work outside of the state. The average commuting time is 31.8 minutes. The chief industries are professional services, retail and manufacturing. Chief occupations include managerial, professional and administrative.

We have 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Enjoy the many recreational parks with scheduled events throughout Aberdeen and join our Private and lovely Stratmore Swim Club.

Two volunteer fire companies, the Aberdeen Township Hose and Chemical Co. No. 1, organized in 1918, and the Cliffwood Volunteer Fire Co., organized in 1927, serve the Township. Two volunteer First Aid Squads respond to the community's emergency medical needs; the Aberdeen Township First Aid and Rescue Squad, organized in 1954, and the South Aberdeen Emergency Medical Service, organized in 1970. A full time Police Department was established in 1935.

Council meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building at One Aberdeen Square. The public is welcome to attend and is afforded the opportunity during the public portion of the meeting to offer any comments or to ask questions. The Council also holds Workshop meetings on the second Monday of the month, which members of the public are also invited to attend. Further information is available by calling the municipal offices at (732) 583-4200.

Come to Aberdeen Township, and enjoy this cheerful community with a thriving commercial sector.