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Allenhurst, New Jersey

Borough · Population 467 · #314 in New Jersey
Allenhurst, New Jersey

Allenhurst is a borough located on the Jersey Shore, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.

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About Allenhurst

Allenhurst, NJ is a tiny community located in eastern New Jersey with an estimated population of 467.

Officially, Allenhurst is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,868 residents per square mile.

What Makes Allenhurst Unique

  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.25 sq mi.
  • Positioned in eastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 1 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Allenhurst

  • McGuillicuddy's Lakeside Tap House — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)467
Rank in state#314 of 323
Land area0.25 sq mi
Density1,868/sq mi
Coordinates40.2360, -74.0024

🗺️ Map of Allenhurst