Upper Freehold is the epitome of rural living with a hefty dash of urban amenities within reach. This historically agricultural community has grown to become a “getaway of homes”. Young adults and mature families alike have found it to be quite a pleasant and peaceful town to raise a family or even retire.
If you are looking for a new home in the town, set aside a budget of between the high 500s and the high 600s. Skilled and nationally acclaimed builders such as Ryan Homes, K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons and Pulte Homes are all providing contemporary housing options in the town. Most of the homes in the area offer that posh rural setting characteristic of suburban New Jersey; with modern features such as expansive living areas designed to flow seamlessly into other rooms. All this together with the more than ample backyards, call for increased hosting of gatherings and parties. These homes are available in 3 to 5 bedrooms all within spaces ranging between 2700 and 3600square feet. Buyers looking for a more traditional look can have the builders put up a custom home in their private lots.
Unemployment rates and cost of living in Upper Freehold Township are lower than both the state and national averages according to reputable sources such as Sperling’s Best Places. Through organizations such as the Upper Freehold Township Economic Development Committee the town provides incentives to small businesses and startups. It has been doing a decent job promoting and positioning the town as a partner to major industry and business leaders in the state with the aim of achieving its master plan. Fruits of these efforts are enjoyed by residents and local businesses in the form of increased household incomes and better service delivery. Many of the town folks are small business owners but the rest have secured employment with top companies in the region such as Meridian Health System, Foodarama Supermarkets Inc. and YMCA of Western Monmouth County.
There is a heavy presence of equestrians in Upper Freehold thanks to the county’s equine-oriented countryside. If riding on horsebacks is your thing, head over to the Horse Park of New Jersey. This is where the expert equestrians and amateur equestrians interact. The park management also offers horse riding lessons for kids.
Attending festivals and town functions is always a nice way to make friends if you are new. Bringing together people with the same interests is what events like the NJ Miss Amazing Pageant does. Besides being a platform for the young ones to meet, it also promotes interaction between the youth and the adults. The Historic Walnford is a natural beauty and bird watchers paradise. When you’re not busy picnicking with loved ones, you can just wander around aimlessly.
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