Matawan, New Jersey

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Population in 2022: 9,601 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +7.8%
 
Males: 5,100  (53.1%)
Females: 4,501  (46.9%)
Median resident age:

38.3 years
New Jersey median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 07747.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $124,689 (it was $63,594 in 2000)
Matawan:

$124,689
NJ:

$96,346

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $54,184 (it was $30,320 in 2000)

Matawan borough income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $452,954 (it was $177,200 in 2000)
Matawan:

$452,954
NJ:

$428,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $584,364; detached houses: $608,276; townhouses or other attached units: $518,861; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $388,325

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,734.

March 2022 cost of living index in Matawan: 118.3 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.0%
(9.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 4.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Matawan, NJ (2022)
    • 6,30065.9%White alone
    • 1,28613.5%Hispanic
    • 96110.1%Black alone
    • 7177.5%Two or more races
    • 2853.0%Asian alone

Races in Matawan detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New Jersey and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Matawan, New Jersey as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Matawan is 1,109 to 1.


Crime rates in Matawan by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(11.4)
4
(45.4)
5
(56.6)
5
(56.4)
3
(34.3)
3
(34.3)
1
(11.5)
1
(11.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
13
(148.8)
1
(11.4)
6
(67.9)
4
(45.1)
1
(11.4)
4
(45.8)
1
(11.5)
1
(11.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
49
(561.0)
28
(317.8)
47
(531.7)
36
(406.2)
41
(468.8)
32
(366.1)
17
(195.5)
5
(56.5)
2
(22.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.6)
1
(11.7)
2
(20.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
65
(744.1)
64
(726.4)
71
(803.3)
56
(631.9)
47
(537.4)
39
(446.2)
30
(345.0)
25
(282.5)
24
(271.6)
9
(101.5)
5
(57.4)
4
(46.4)
6
(69.9)
1
(10.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
8
(91.6)
4
(45.4)
5
(56.6)
3
(33.9)
1
(11.4)
2
(22.9)
1
(11.5)
5
(56.5)
2
(22.6)
1
(11.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.3)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.4)
1
(11.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index109.670.8104.482.467.864.843.425.414.35.02.33.63.62.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Matawan, NJ

Crime rate in Matawan detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 25 (24 officers - 22 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.80
New Jersey average:

5.53
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Ancestries: Italian (16.3%), Irish (11.9%), Polish (5.4%), American (4.7%), Turkish (3.4%), European (1.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1895

Elevation: 55 feet

Land area: 2.28 square miles.

Population density: 4,212 people per square mile   (average).

Matawan, New Jersey map

1,252 residents are foreign born (5.4% Latin America, 3.8% Asia, 3.4% Europe).

This borough:

13.1%
New Jersey:

23.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $9,536 (2.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $9,829 (2.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Edison, NJ (11.6 miles , pop. 97,687).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Staten Island, NY (12.8 miles , pop. 443,728).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Brooklyn, NY (22.2 miles , pop. 2,465,326).

Nearest cities:

Strathmore, NJ (1.0 miles ),
Cliffwood Beach, NJ (1.5 miles ),
Keyport borough, NJ (1.5 miles ),
Laurence Harbor, NJ (1.7 miles ),
Brownville, NJ (1.8 miles ),
Union Beach borough, NJ (2.0 miles ),
Madison Park, NJ (2.1 miles ),
Robertsville, NJ (2.3 miles )

Latitude: 40.41 N, Longitude: 74.23 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -1,221 (-12.8%)
Workers who live and work in this borough: 1,431 (25.9%)

Area codes: 732, 848

Distribution of median household income in Matawan, NJ in 2022
Distribution of house value in Matawan, NJ in 2022
Matawan satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
New Jersey:

4.5%
Historical population in Matawan, NJ
Historical housing units in Matawan, NJ
Most common industries in Matawan, NJ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.9%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.5%)
  • Health care (5.8%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (12.2%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.6%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.8%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Matawan, NJ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Computer specialists (7.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.3%)
  • Top executives (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Computer specialists (9.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.6%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Top executives (3.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Computer specialists (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.8%)

Average climate in Matawan, New Jersey

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Matawan, New Jersey environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 104. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

104
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.393. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.393
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 13.0. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.0
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.564. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.564
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 30.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2003 was 26.9. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.09. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.09
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2003 was 0.00543. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00543
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Matawan-area historical tornado activity is near New Jersey state average. It is 38% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/18/1990, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.6 miles away from the Matawan borough center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/28/1973, a category F3 tornado 30.3 miles away from the borough center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Matawan-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New Jersey state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 263.3 miles away from Matawan center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 95.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 245.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 285.0 miles away from Matawan center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 283.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 93.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Monmouth County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Heavy Rains: 2, Water Shortages: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 3 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Matawan topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Matawan:

  • EMERY MANOR (RT 34)
  • MADISON CENTER (625 STATE HIGHWAY 34)
  • MOUNT PLEASANT MANOR (38 FRENEAU AVE)
  • VICTORIA HEALTH CARE CENTER (40 FRENEAU AVENUE)
  • DCI AT MADISON CENTER (625 HIGHWAY 34)

Amtrak stations near Matawan:

  • 12 miles: METROPARK (ISELIN, 100 MIDDLESEX-ESSEX TPK.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 13 miles: NEW BRUNSWICK (FRENCH & ALBANY STS.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (NEWARK, ) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Matawan:

  • Brookdale Community College (about 9 miles; Lincroft, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 10,879)
  • Middlesex County College (about 10 miles; Edison, NJ; FT enrollment: 9,849)
  • Rutgers University-New Brunswick (about 14 miles; New Brunswick, NJ; FT enrollment: 39,388)
  • College of Staten Island CUNY (about 15 miles; Staten Island, NY; FT enrollment: 11,684)
  • Monmouth University (about 16 miles; West Long Branch, NJ; FT enrollment: 5,986)
  • Union County College (about 19 miles; Cranford, NJ; FT enrollment: 9,148)
  • Kean University (about 19 miles; Union, NJ; FT enrollment: 12,648)

Public high school in Matawan:

Public elementary/middle schools in Matawan:

Private elementary/middle school in Matawan:

  • MATAWAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY (Students: 62, Location: 432 STATE ROUTE 34 STE 4, Grades: PK-1)
See full list of schools located in Matawan

Library in Matawan:

  • MATAWAN-ABERDEEN PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,157,600; Location: 165 MAIN STREET; 91,606 books; 3,138 e-books; 2,683 audio materials; 1,572 video materials; 5 local licensed databases; 22 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 111 print serial subscriptions; 2 electronic serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Strathmore is not a nearby city or a town. It is called Aberdeen. Strathmore is a section of Aberdeen.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Matawan: Matawan Station (A), Matawan Fire Station Number 4 (B), Matawan Fire Station Number 3 (C), Matawan Fire Department (D), Matawan Fire Station Number 1 (E), Matawan - Aberdeen Public Library (F), Matawan First Aid and Rescue Squad (G), Matawan Fire Department Washington Engine Company (H), Matawan Fire Department Hook and Ladder Company (I), Matawan Fire Department Freneau Company (J), Matawan Borough Fire Prevention (K). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Matawan include: First Baptist Church (A), Saint Clements Roman Catholic Church (B), Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (C), Second Baptist Church (D), Trinity Episcopal Church (E), First Methodist Church (F), First Presbyterian Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Rose Hill Cemetery (1), Point Pleasant Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Lake Lefferts (A), Lake Matawan (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Gravelly Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Matawan: Memorial Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Matawan Historical Society Inc (Museums; 94 Main Street), Party and Play USA (351 Matawan Road).

Birthplace of: Tammy Lynn Sytch - Female professional wrestler, Elmer H. Geran - Member of the House of Representatives.

Monmouth County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Matawan and their reported violations in the past:

MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE (Population served: 9,894, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-09-2012), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-09-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-20-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-31-2011), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-31-2011), St Public Notif received (FEB-08-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-17-2011), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-17-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-17-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-27-2011), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-27-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-17-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-27-2011), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-27-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-17-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-04-2007), St Public Notif requested (OCT-19-2007), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-19-2007), St Public Notif received (NOV-07-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-16-2009), St Public Notif received (JUN-30-2009), St Public Notif requested (NOV-13-2009), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-13-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-16-2009), St Public Notif received (JUN-30-2009), St Public Notif requested (NOV-13-2009), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-13-2009)
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE (Population served: 9,894, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-09-2012), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-09-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-20-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-31-2011), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-31-2011), St Public Notif received (FEB-08-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-17-2011), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-17-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-17-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-27-2011), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-27-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-17-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-27-2011), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-27-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-17-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-04-2007), St Public Notif requested (OCT-19-2007), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-19-2007), St Public Notif received (NOV-07-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-16-2009), St Public Notif received (JUN-30-2009), St Public Notif requested (NOV-13-2009), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-13-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-16-2009), St Public Notif received (JUN-30-2009), St Public Notif requested (NOV-13-2009), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-13-2009)
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This borough:

2.6 people
New Jersey:

2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This borough:

67.9%
Whole state:

69.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:

7.4%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
96 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
5 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
22 people in other nonhousehold living situations in 2000
2 people in religious group quarters in 2000

Banks with most branches in Matawan (2011 data):

  • Kearny Federal Savings Bank: Matawan Old Bridge Branch at 510 State Highway 34, branch established on 2002/10/18. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $2,851.0 mil, Deposits: $2,123.4 mil, headquarters in Kearny, NJ, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 41 total offices
  • Sun National Bank: Matawan Branch at 267 Main Street, branch established on 1999/02/06. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $3,180.3 mil, Deposits: $2,715.6 mil, headquarters in Vineland, NJ, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 62 total offices, Holding Company: Sun Bancorp, Inc
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Aberdeen Shoprite Branch at 318 Lloyd Rd, branch established on 2011/06/30. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • New York Community Bank: Matawan Branch at 168-170 Main Street, branch established on 2002/05/11. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $39,468.7 mil, Deposits: $20,709.8 mil, headquarters in Westbury, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 247 total offices, Holding Company: New York Community Bancorp, Inc.
  • Sovereign Bank, National Association: Matawan Branch at 160 Main Street, branch established on 1939/09/28. Info updated 2012/01/31: Bank assets: $78,146.9 mil, Deposits: $48,042.9 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 718 total offices, Holding Company: Banco Santander, S.A.
  • The Provident Bank: Matawan Branch at 445 Route 34, branch established on 2009/09/26. Info updated 2010/07/27: Bank assets: $7,097.5 mil, Deposits: $5,186.9 mil, headquarters in Jersey City, NJ, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 83 total offices, Holding Company: Provident Financial Services, Inc.
  • Amboy Bank: State Highway Branch at 1147 State Highway 34, branch established on 2000/01/24. Info updated 2010/06/02: Bank assets: $2,329.0 mil, Deposits: $1,766.2 mil, headquarters in Old Bridge, NJ, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 23 total offices, Holding Company: Amboy Bancorporation
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Aberdeen @ Stop & Shop Branch at 1129 Highway 34, branch established on 2004/01/21. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • TD Bank, National Association: Aberdeen Branch at 1045 Highway 34 North, branch established on 1999/09/14. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • 2 other banks with 2 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Matawan:

Marital status in Matawan, NJ
  • Never married: 30.6%
  • Now married: 53.7%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Matawan:

  • High school or higher: 97.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
New Jersey average:

12.8

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Matawan
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Matawan:

(Matawan, New Jersey Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Matawan, NJ (based on Monmouth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic262,03148
Mainline Protestant37,657131
Other31,79470
Evangelical Protestant16,025106
Black Protestant6,50733
Orthodox6,3779
None269,989-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 165
Here:

2.57 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
This county:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 117
Monmouth County:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 51
Monmouth County:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:

0.81 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 623
Here:

9.71 / 10,000 pop.
New Jersey:

7.15 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.6%
New Jersey:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Monmouth County:

20.4%
State:

23.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Monmouth County:

21.8%
New Jersey:

18.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Matawan:

53.5%
New Jersey:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

52.2%
State:

48.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.0
New Jersey:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

18.9%
New Jersey:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.7%
New Jersey:

11.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

31.8%
New Jersey:

33.6%

General health condition:
Here:

60.4%
New Jersey:

56.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Matawan:

81.5%
New Jersey:

80.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Matawan, NJ Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 24$237,615$118,8080$0
Streets and Highways 13$48,869$45,1100$0
Water Supply 10$21,463$25,7569$11,000
Sewerage 7$39,344$67,4478$5,067
Other Government Administration 5$15,515$37,23612$8,928
Financial Administration 5$28,679$68,8302$2,801
Police - Other 1$3,350$40,2009$8,376
Fire - Other 1$2,270$27,2400$0
Other and Unallocable 1$7,056$84,6726$3,314
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$464
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$995
Transit 0$0 4$11,276
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$2,000
Firefighters 0$0 1$1,458
Health 0$0 2$426
Totals for Government 67$404,161$72,38756$56,105

Matawan government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,260,000 ($131.24)
    Sewerage: $29,000 ($3.02)
    Water Utilities: $28,000 ($2.92)
    General - Other: $8,000 ($0.83)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($0.31)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $4,375,000 ($455.68)
    Police Protection: $3,253,000 ($338.82)
    Solid Waste Management: $663,000 ($69.06)
    Regular Highways: $481,000 ($50.10)
    Water Utilities: $449,000 ($46.77)
    Libraries: $404,000 ($42.08)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $289,000 ($30.10)
    Central Staff Services: $240,000 ($25.00)
    Financial Administration: $220,000 ($22.91)
    Local Fire Protection: $210,000 ($21.87)
    General Public Buildings: $206,000 ($21.46)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $173,000 ($18.02)
    Parking Facilities: $138,000 ($14.37)
    Parks and Recreation: $39,000 ($4.06)
    Health - Other: $31,000 ($3.23)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $782,000 ($81.45)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Sewerage: $1,567,000 ($163.21)
    Other - General - Other: $30,000 ($3.12)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $222,000 ($23.12)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,359,000 ($454.02)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $63,000 ($6.56)

Matawan government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $2,275,000 ($236.95)
    Parking Facilities: $160,000 ($16.66)
    Other: $56,000 ($5.83)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $67,000 ($6.98)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $185,000 ($19.27)
    General Revenue - Other: $156,000 ($16.25)
    Fines and Forfeits: $112,000 ($11.67)
    Rents: $112,000 ($11.67)
    Interest Earnings: $11,000 ($1.15)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $2,275,000 ($236.95)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,409,000 ($146.76)
    Other: $90,000 ($9.37)
    Health and Hospitals: $1,000 ($0.10)
  • Tax - Property: $8,708,000 ($906.99)
    Other License: $244,000 ($25.41)
    Public Utilities Sales: $133,000 ($13.85)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $23,000 ($2.40)

Matawan government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,046,000 ($1879.60)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $17,159,000 ($1787.21)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $887,000 ($92.39)

Matawan government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,758,000 ($703.89)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,070,000 ($215.60)

5.93% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($112,522 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.93%
New Jersey average:

7.02%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($114 average AGI)
Monmouth County:

0.01%
New Jersey average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Ocean County, NJ  1.33% ($82,585 average AGI)
to Middlesex County, NJ  0.65% ($79,332)
to Hudson County, NJ  0.21% ($105,668)
Businesses in Matawan, NJ
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven2Harmon Face Values1
A&P1Jones New York1
Budget Car Rental1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Burger King1Nike1
CVS1Papa John's Pizza1
Decora Cabinetry1Pizza Hut1
Domino's Pizza1Starbucks1
DressBarn1Subway1
Dressbarn1UPS8
Dunkin Donuts2Walgreens1
Famous Footwear1YMCA2
FedEx5

Strongest AM radio stations in Matawan:

  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WQEW (1560 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: THE NEW YORK TIMES ELECTRONIC MEDIA COMPANY)
  • WADO (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLIB (1190 AM; 30 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ICBC BROADCAST HOLDINGS-NY, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WJDM (1530 AM; 10 kW; ELIZABETH, NJ; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF NEW YORK LICENSE CORP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Matawan:

  • WCNJ (89.3 FM; HAZLET, NJ; Owner: WVRM, INC.)
  • WWZY (107.1 FM; LONG BRANCH, NJ; Owner: PRESS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WBJB-FM (90.5 FM; LINCROFT, NJ; Owner: BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WNYC-FM (93.9 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WNYC RADIO)
  • WPAT-FM (93.1 FM; PATERSON, NJ; Owner: WPAT LICENSING, INC.)
  • WSIA (88.9 FM; STATEN ISLAND, NY; Owner: THE COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND)
  • WQCD (101.9 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WRKS (98.7 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORP OF NEW YORK)
  • WHTG-FM (106.3 FM; EATONTOWN, NJ; Owner: PRESS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WCAA (105.9 FM; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP. ("WADO"))
  • WBAI (99.5 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: PACIFICA FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WBLS (107.5 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ICBC BROADCAST HOLDINGS-NY, INC.)
  • WLTW (106.7 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: AMFM NEW YORK LICENSES, LLC)
  • WQXR-FM (96.3 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: THE NEW YORK TIMES ELECTRONIC MEDIA COMPANY)
  • WSKQ-FM (97.9 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WSKQ LICENSING, INC.)
  • WXRK (92.3 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKTU (103.5 FM; LAKE SUCCESS, NY; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WQHT (97.1 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: EMMIS LICENSE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK)
  • WAXQ (104.3 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: AMFM NEW YORK LICENSES, LLC)
  • WHTZ (100.3 FM; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Matawan:

  • WCBS-TV (Channel 2; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WABC-TV (Channel 7; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC)
  • WPIX (Channel 11; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WPIX, INC.)
  • WWOR-TV (Channel 9; SECAUCUS, NJ; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WNYW (Channel 5; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WPXN-TV (Channel 31; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WNBC (Channel 4; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WNET (Channel 13; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXTV (Channel 41; PATERSON, NJ; Owner: WXTV LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WNJU (Channel 47; LINDEN, NJ; Owner: WNJU LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLBX-LP (Channel 22; CRANFORD, NJ; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WFUT (Channel 68; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: UNIVISION NEW YORK LLC)
  • WXNY-LP (Channel 32; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ISLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNYE-TV (Channel 25; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WPXO-LP (Channel 34; EAST ORANGE, NJ; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • WKOB-LP (Channel 53; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WKOB COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEBR-CA (Channel 17; MANHATTAN, NY; Owner: K LICENSEE INC.)
  • WRNN-LP (Channel 57; NYACK, NY; Owner: LP NYACK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNJT (Channel 52; TRENTON, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • W36AS (Channel 36; NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ; Owner: DEEPAK VISWANATH)
  • W60AI (Channel 60; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WNXY-LP (Channel 26; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ISLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNJN (Channel 50; MONTCLAIR, NJ; Owner: NEW JERSEY PUBLIC B/CNG AUTHORITY)
  • W33BS (Channel 33; DARIEN, CT; Owner: CT&T BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNYN-LP (Channel 39; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ISLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
Matawan fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Matawan fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 243ft / 74.3mTotal length
  • $18,115,000Total costs
  • 560,801Total average daily traffic
  • 8,442Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Matawan, NJ - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 41920-1929
  • 71950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 21990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Matawan, NJ

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Matawan)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Matawan, NJ)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

83 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Matawan)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: S C AEROSTAR S A AEROSTAR 1 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: JABIRU 2200A (85 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 1062N, N1062N, N-1062N, Serial Number: 010101, Year manufactured: 2001, Airworthiness Date: 07/20/2001, Certificate Issue Date: 08/17/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Alex Charles Robatto, 64 Warren Dr, Matawan, NJ 07747
  • Aircraft: KENDALL CLIFFORD L RV 3A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 21CK, N21CK, N-21CK, Serial Number: 10676, Year manufactured: 1990, Airworthiness Date: 04/09/1991, Certificate Issue Date: 10/22/2008
    Registrant (Individual): William M Jr Strother, 138 Lower Main St, Matawan, NJ 07747
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172S (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING I0-360-B1E (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3538L, N3538L, N-3538L, Serial Number: 172S8953, Year manufactured: 2001, Airworthiness Date: 10/01/2001, Certificate Issue Date: 02/24/2020
    Registrant (Corporation): One Seven Two Aviation Inc, Po Box 403, Matawan, NJ 07747
  • Aircraft: TWA AERO ED INC VELOCITY FIXED GEAR (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 435GS, N435GS, N-435GS, Serial Number: DM 056, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 03/14/1996, Certificate Issue Date: 07/10/2001
    Registrant (Individual): Glenn G Stott, 36 Johnson Ave, Matawan, NJ 07747
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 8KCAB (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 101 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8663, N8663, N-8663, Serial Number: 76-73, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 03/07/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 03/26/1982
    Registrant (Individual): William M Jr Strother, 138 Lower Main St, Matawan, NJ 07747
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3909N, N3909N, N-3909N, Serial Number: D-1163, Year manufactured: 1947, Certificate Issue Date: 07/11/1966
    Registrant (Individual): Dale Myers, S 9 Sutton Dr, Matawan, NJ 07747
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 08/28/2018
  • Aircraft: MURPHY VAN'S RV-3 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 77RV, N77RV, N-77RV, Serial Number: 255, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 04/25/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 09/11/1978
    Registrant (Individual): James L Brown, 173 Amboy Rd, Matawan, NJ 07747

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED54$278,77876$244,158183$247,26214$93,0001$1,450,0002$172,500
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED4$277,00012$253,16723$265,7392$18,5000$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED11$253,54517$214,05974$286,66215$107,1330$03$128,667
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN11$296,18211$287,00055$293,3823$96,6670$02$310,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$277,0003$354,33310$251,5000$00$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 8030.00 , 8031.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED8$275,3755$346,600
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED8$328,6252$380,500
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$220,0006$347,667
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$227,0002$335,500
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$02$424,500

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 8030.00 , 8031.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Matawan, NJ
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Matawan, NJ - Value

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 46. The highest number of fire incidents - 80 took place in 2005, and the least - 24 in 2011. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Matawan, NJ When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (54.8%), and Outside Fires (27.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Matawan, NJ
    • 40254.8%Structure Fires
    • 20327.7%Outside Fires
    • 658.9%Other
    • 638.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Matawan, NJ
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Matawan, NJ
  • 92.2%Utility gas
  • 5.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.5%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Matawan, NJ
  • 51.3%Utility gas
  • 44.7%Electricity
  • 2.2%Other fuel
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Matawan compared to New Jersey state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.

Matawan on our top lists:

  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: community and social service occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
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