Moving to Eatontown, NJ

About Eatontown

Eatontown is an inland borough at the junction of Routes 35, 36, and 18, best known as the home of the Monmouth Mall (now being redeveloped as Monmouth Square) and its proximity to the former Fort Monmouth. It is a practical suburb of single-family neighborhoods, townhome communities and apartment complexes, with easy highway access to the Shore beaches a few miles east. Housing is mid-market: capes, ranches, split-levels, and newer townhouses.

Home prices in Eatontown

Home prices in Eatontown vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Eatontown

• Monmouth Square (former Monmouth Mall) — major retail and redevelopment site.
• Wampum Memorial Park.
• 80 Acres Park.
• Eatontown Historical Museum.
• Sycamore Avenue Recreational Complex.
• Nearby: the Fort Monmouth redevelopment area (Oceanport).

Commuting from Eatontown

• Academy Bus operates from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Eatontown — ~1h 40m, twice daily (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
• Alternative: NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Red Bank (~1h 24m; Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026), then a short local connection.
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1h 1m (50.4 miles; Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026; longer with traffic).

Schools in Eatontown

Public schools: Eatontown Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Eatontown FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Eatontown, NJ?
  Home prices in Eatontown vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Eatontown, NJ?
  Academy Bus operates from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Eatontown — ~1h 40m, twice daily (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
• Which school district serves Eatontown, NJ?
  Eatontown is served by Eatontown Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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