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Moving to Howell, NJ
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About Howell
Howell is a large, spread-out township mixing suburban neighborhoods with rural and preserved open space. It is home to the Manasquan Reservoir and Allaire State Park with its historic village. Howell runs a PreK–8 district; high-school students attend schools in the Freehold Regional High School District by assignment.
Home prices in Howell
Home prices in Howell vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Howell
- Manasquan Reservoir (1,204-acre reservoir park with 5-mile perimeter trail)
- Allaire State Park and the Historic Village at Allaire
- Bear Swamp Natural Area
- Edgar Felix Bikeway
- Pine Creek Railroad (tourist railroad in Allaire State Park)
Commuting from Howell
- Bus: NJ Transit routes 131/135/139 and Academy service run to Port Authority; typical full journeys run about 1h30–2h depending on where in the township you board.
- Rail: no in-town station; nearest practical NJCL stations are in Belmar, Point Pleasant, or the Freehold-area bus-to-rail options.
- Drive: roughly 1h–1h15 to Midtown with no traffic via I-195/Garden State Parkway; 1h45+ in peak traffic.
- Sources read: NJ Transit bus route listings, Rome2Rio Howell–NYC, homes.com Howell local guide.
Howell FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Howell, NJ?
Home prices in Howell vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Howell, NJ?
Bus: NJ Transit routes 131/135/139 and Academy service run to Port Authority; typical full journeys run about 1h30–2h depending on where in the township you board.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.