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Shrewsbury, NJ

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A picture-perfect suburb on New Jersey’s Shrewsbury Bay

Family-Friendly Great Schools Upscale Suburban

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.

Transportation

64

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Shrewsbury Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

462 Students

9
out of 10

Shrewsbury Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

462 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Murray Farmhouse and Barn
  • Poricy Brook Fossil Beds
  • Thompson Park
  • Huber Woods Environmental Center
  • Hartshorne Woods Park

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 February 2025.