Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
23%
Shrewsbury, NJ
Area Guide
A picture-perfect suburb on New Jersey’s Shrewsbury Bay
Family-Friendly
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Great Schools
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Upscale
Nestled in the upscale suburbs of New Jersey near the coast, Shrewsbury is an idyllic town for families, boasting excellent public schools, modern conveniences, and a welcoming atmosphere. Picturesque homes, luxury apartments, landscaped lawns, tree-lined streets, and a close-knit community define Shrewsbury. Though it may feel like a small town, it’s only 45 miles south of New York City.
Residents of Shrewsbury have easy access to coastal adventures and destinations like Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch. This public, waterfront oasis features a mile of sandy shoreline and 38 acres of land. Shrewsbury is home to an array of chain restaurants, popular retailers, specialty shops, grocers, and more.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$132,982
Average: $164,622
Education
1,827
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,059
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Shrewsbury has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shrewsbury, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
462 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
462 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Murray Farmhouse and Barn
- Poricy Brook Fossil Beds
- Thompson Park
- Huber Woods Environmental Center
- Hartshorne Woods Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- John F Kennedy International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.