About Freehold
Set in the eastern part of New Jersey, Freehold is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 12,530.
Freehold holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.93 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,492 residents per square mile.
What Makes Freehold Unique
- The only place in America named Freehold — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,530.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Freehold
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Monmouth County Historical Museum · Museum
- Craig House · Museum
- Dave & Buster's
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Freehold
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Freehold
- Adelphia Elementary School
- C. Richard Applegate School
- Clifton T. Barkalow School
- Dwight D. Eisenhower School
- Early Childhood Learning Center
- Freehold Borough High School
- Freehold Intermediate School
- Freehold Learning Center
- Joseph J Catena School
- Laura Donovan School
- Marshall W. Errickson School
- Memorial Elementary School
- Park Avenue Elementary School
- West Freehold School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Centrastate Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.