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Facts about Manalapan Manalapan is conveniently located in the western part of Monmouth County and is a short distance from the NJ Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. The community is just 15 miles from the Jersey Shore, 45 miles southwest of New York City, and 58 miles northeast of Philadelphia. It is also 17 miles from Princeton. The township has also attracted a number of national and regional companies due to its quality of life, its central location and its proximity to both New York and Philadelphia. Because of these factors, the area offers a diversified work force. Manalapan has various vibrant commercial corridors, the largest of which run along stretches of Route 9, Route 33 and Route 522. In 2003, Manalapan was rated by New Jersey Magazine as one of the best places to live and work in the State and in 2004 it was rated by Money magazine as the second “Hottest Town” to live in on the East Coast. Population, Income and Housing Manalapan is located in Monmouth County, the 42nd wealthiest county in the Nation. The Census of 2000 indicated a Manalapan Township population of approximately 33,423 located in 10,701 households. The median income for a household in the township was $83,575 (vs. a NJ average of $55,146 and a national average of $41,994), and the median income for a family was $94,112, which puts us in the top 5% nationally. With approximately 11,000 housing units, Manalapan provides all forms of housing, including single-family homes, condos, townhouses and senior citizen communities. The housing prices range from a low in the 100,000's to over $1 million dollars. The median price for a house sold in Manalapan in 2006 was $410,000 Housing lived in by its owners is 94.1% vs. a NJ average of 68.2%. Manalapan is in the top 1% of the country in terms of low property crime compared to similar sized places nationally. Diversity Manalapan is a very diverse community, with 10 houses of worship (7 churches and 3 synagogues, and a Turkish American Society on Route 33 and Buddhist Temple on Gordon’s Corner Road. Transportation Bus service is available to points within Manalapan and nearby towns stopping at local shopping centers, strip malls, running along Route 9 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, lower Manhattan, Newark, Jersey City, and other parts of the State. Buses run on a regular basis with additional buses scheduled during rush hours. There are discussions underway to bring bus service to the Route 33 corridor. Railroad service is available in easily reached surrounding communities such as Matawan, South Amboy and Princeton Junction. Access to the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, and other major highways, for shipping and business travel is convenient via Route 9, Route 33 and Route 522. Education Manalapan Township has six elementary schools and one middle school that combine into the Manalapan- Englishtown Regional School District. High school needs are served by six schools comprising the Freehold Regional High School District, the largest in the State, including one school in Manalapan. It regularly scores very high in Academic Achievement relative to other districts in the state. Child care facilities and after school activities are also available. This year, of the 524 students who graduated 95% went on to further their education at two or four year colleges or universities; more are attending trade or technical schools. Our SAT scores traditionally exceed state and national mean scores and our academic program consistently produces students who are able to demonstrate success at some of the finest colleges and universities in the nation. The Class of 2005 produced 17 commended students and 6 finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program as well as 2 Governor’s School participants and 47 Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars. In addition, for three consecutive years two Manalapan High School students have received the coveted “Siemens Foundation Advanced Placement Award.” There are several colleges and universities within a half hour driving distance including Monmouth University, Rutgers University, Princeton University, the College of New Jersey, NJTT and Georgian Court College, plus some private schools including Chesterbrook Academy, and several private day care centers including some run by area churches and synagogues. The area is served by Brookdale Community College, which has affiliations with a number of four-year colleges in New Jersey and several technical schools. Medical Facilities, Fire and Police Manalapan Township is in close proximity to CentraState Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, Jersey Shore Hospital, St. Peters Medical Center and Raritan Bay Hospital. Many doctors have located their offices in Manalapan. The Township also has a volunteer first aid squad with more than 90 members. The Township has a Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) run by the Township Health Department. They have devised a medical disaster plan, should the need arise. It is one of the first such plans in operation in the state and has been used as a role model for other Towns. Manalapan has two Fire Districts. Gordon’s Corner Fire Company is located in the northern part of the Township and Millhurst Fire Company is located in the southern part of the Township. The Manalapan Township Police Department has 68 sworn police officers, include a full detective squad and K-9 unit. We are happy to announce that The Manalapan Township Police Department recently received accreditation through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. This program, which is recognized by the Federal Accreditation process (Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement agencies-CALEA) requires agencies to meet 146 recognized standards of “best practices” for Law enforcement. This requirement is for both policy and practice and a team of independent law enforcement assessors spent time visiting the Manalapan Township Police Department to ensure that the recognized standards were met. We also have a very active Police Explorers Program for those youngsters who wish to seek a career in law enforcement. Parks and Recreation Manalapan Parks and Recreation sponsors programs throughout the year for youth and adults that foster and encourage imagination, personal growth, fitness and cultural arts appreciation. The Summer Program offers various activities for children completing kindergarten through eighth grade, typically hosting a registration of approximately 1,300 children. The township boasts one of the largest recreation centers in the state, with 8 all-purpose fields, one football field, 6 baseball/softballfields, 2 roller hockey rinks,6 tennis courts, 6 basketball courts, 2 handball courts, 2 shuffleboard courts, 2 bocce courts, 2 sand volleyball courts, a disc-golf course, 3 tot-lot playgrounds and fitness trail. Land has been purchased for an expansion of the facilities, which will add fields, a new Community Center, a bike path and many other uses. Cultural Arts programming is headed by the Township's own 75 piece Manalapan Battleground Symphony. This unique orchestra conducts four major concerts each year. Monmouth Battlefield State Park comprises 2,764 acres, and holds annual reenactments of the important battle in the Revolutionary War. There are also three golf courses in town: Pine Brook and Knob Hill (public) and Battleground Country Club (private). Two prep orchestras and the Manalapan Community Players, which produce a traditional play each summer, are also part sponsored. Also available is a Summer Concert series in the park. The Township's statewide acclaimed Special Recreation program provides year round recreational and life skill services to those who are physically or mentally challenged. Manalapan maintains many parks and recreation facilities throughout the Township. The Manalapan Recreation Center provides the widest variety of facilities, with many lighted fields and courts for night usage. Library The Monmouth County Library maintains its headquarters in Manalapan on Symmes Drive just west of Route 9. The facility consists of circulations, reference books and the media collection, which includes books on tape, videocassettes, DVDs and music CDs. It also has free internet service, reference services, children programs, a periodical collection, free computer training, and meeting rooms used for education, entertainment, social programs and governmental meetings. Scouting Manalapan Township is the home of a valuable and much participated in Scouting Program. The Quail Hill Scout Reservation is located on 200 acres of Manalapan Township. Equipped with an Olympic size swimming pool, boating and fishing pond and nature trails in a rural setting, it is excellent in meeting the needs of the scouting community. The Township has hundreds of children and adults participating in scouting programs. There are many local Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops within the Township. Manalapan Senior Citizen Activities Located on Route 522 near Tennent Road, the Manalapan Senior Citizen Center serves area seniors with a variety of programs. Programs include exercise classes, painting and writing workshops, card games, educational workshops, inter-generational programs, and shows and trips. The Senior Citizen Center is especially proud of the "Generation Connection" for seniors who wish to work with school students. There are three township sponsored senior clubs, which offer a variety of activities including day trips, dinner dances, entertainment and speaking opportunities concerning topics of interest in Government. Volunteer and Community Organizations The Township is full of wonderful volunteers who work tirelessly to make Manalapan the great place it is. Some volunteer committees include the Special Needs Council, Cable Television, Community Service, Senior Citizens Advisory, Transportation, Community Alliance, Heritage, Teen Affairs and Veterans Affairs. Manalapan History Manalapan was the site of the Battle of Monmouth, a Revolutionary War engagement held on June 28, 1778 involving 30,000 British and Continental troops: including George Washington and Molly Pitcher. On the two hundredth anniversary of the Battle, Manalapan became home to the 1,520-acre Monmouth Battlefield State Park. Manalapan Township was officially formed March 9, 1848. The new Township, which took its name from the Lenape Indians, and translated to "good bread", had an area of 30.85 square miles and a population of 1,910. At that time, Manalapan could aptly be described as a farming community producing grains and a variety of vegetables. The offices of the Township were originally established in Englishtown, which was included in Manalapan Township. In 1888, Englishtown signaled its intention to become a separate borough and the Manalapan Township offices were moved to Tennent - a small community within the township. The population of Manalapan Township has increased a great deal since 1960 as people migrated from New York City and northern New Jersey seeking a more affordable lifestyle and housing, and highly regarded school systems. Summary Manalapan Township is a great place to live, and has a good school system, parks and recreation, an efficient transportation network, and proximity to stores and urban centers. It is also a great place to locate a business, with an affluent, educated consumer base and accessible retail corridors. 
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