New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Aberdeen Township, NJ
About Aberdeen Township
Aberdeen Township is a large residential township on Raritan Bay in northern Monmouth County, encompassing the neighborhoods of Cliffwood and Cliffwood Beach. It is a commuter-friendly suburb with bayfront pockets: housing ranges from mid-century capes, ranches, and split-levels to townhome communities and modest bayfront homes along Cliffwood Beach. The township centers on the Aberdeen-Matawan rail station area and the Route 34/35 commercial corridors.
Home prices in Aberdeen Township
Home prices in Aberdeen Township vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Aberdeen Township
- Cliffwood Beach — Raritan Bay waterfront with beach, views of the bay, and sunset vistas.
- Freneau Woods Park — wooded county park with trails.
- Veterans Memorial Park — township sports fields and recreation complex.
- Matawan Creek wetlands — kayaking and birding along the creek.
- Aberdeen-Matawan station area — commuter hub on the North Jersey Coast Line.
- Nearby: Cheesequake State Park (just north in Old Bridge) for hiking and crabbing.
Commuting from Aberdeen Township
- NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line at Aberdeen-Matawan station (shared with Matawan Borough).
- Direct train to New York Penn Station: ~1h 14m–1h 15m (Rome2Rio Aberdeen–Matawan Station pages; read September 24, 2026); an express-ride listing showed ~62 minutes station-to-station (Moovit; read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit bus from Rt-34 at Broad St# to Port Authority: ~1h 6m (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~54 minutes (40.3 road miles; Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026; longer with traffic).
Schools in Aberdeen Township
Public schools: Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Aberdeen Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Aberdeen Township, NJ?
Home prices in Aberdeen Township vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Aberdeen Township, NJ?
NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line at Aberdeen-Matawan station (shared with Matawan Borough). - Which school district serves Aberdeen Township, NJ?
Aberdeen Township is served by Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.