Holmdel, New Jersey
Population: 16,877
Located in Monmouth County
Holmdel is one of the most desirable towns in New Jersey, located in the hart of beautiful Monmouth County which was ranked the third best place to live in the US by Money Magazine (7/97). The landscape is lush with green and varies from rolling hills to expansive open space dotted with farms and parks. The town - a suburban haven - has a generous mix of superb new homes and more affordable older developments. These beautiful homes are on sprawling lots.
Many people move here for the peaceful lifestyle and easy commute to New York City, but most often families choose Holmdel for the excellent schools. Holmdel High School students recently ranked first in the state for SAT math averages and fourth verbally. The school curriculum which includes advanced studies and well as special education classes stresses excellence at all levels.
Holmdel has five major parks: Telegraph Hill State Park, Holmdel County Park, Phillips Park, Allocco Park and Labbe Park. Holmdel County Park offer a wide array of outdoor recreational activities including tours of it's fully restored working farm. The popular Garden State Arts Center is located on acres of park land and features well know performers throughout the summer months. Residents also enjoy the township swim and tennis club. Considered on of Monmouth Count's most Desirable places to live, Holmdel is an upscale community with a superior school system. Holmdel is 17.9 sq. miles.
The township has 4 public school buildings serving a K-12 population of 3,008 as of 5/98.
There are two private schools: St. Benedict's & St John's High School.
Holmdel is served by a volunteer fire dept. and first aid squad
Bayshore Community Hospital is located here.
There a five parks including the grounds surrounding the Garden State Arts Center.
The largest local employer is Lucent Technology
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