Homes for sale in Aberdeen Township, NJ — a 5.5-square-mile Bayshore Monmouth County township named after Aberdeen, Scotland. Median sale ~$565K. Originally part of Matawan Township; renamed Aberdeen Township in 1977 by referendum. Population 19,034 (2020). Features the Aberdeen-Matawan Train Station providing NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line access to NYC in approximately 60 minutes — a primary commuter anchor. Sections include Cliffwood Beach (Raritan Bay-frontage waterfront), Cliffwood, Strathmore, Freneau, and Oakshades. Students attend the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District including Matawan Regional HS Huskies (shared with Matawan). Mayor Vincent Vinci. ZIPs 07747 (primary) + 07735 (Cliffwood Beach).
A Bayshore township with a NYC-commuter train village. Once Matawan Township — Strathmore's classic homes, Cliffwood Beach, and the Aberdeen-Matawan station to New York.
Aberdeen is a Bayshore township in northern Monmouth County — a 5.44-square-mile community of 19,329 residents (2020) just inland from Raritan Bay. Once known as Matawan Township, it was renamed Aberdeen in 1977 and has grown into one of the county's most commuter-friendly towns, anchored by the Aberdeen-Matawan rail station and a mix of established sections from Strathmore to Cliffwood Beach.
The median sale runs near $694K, with value across colonials, capes, and townhomes. The North Jersey Coast Line station offers a direct commute to New York, the Garden State Parkway is minutes away, and students attend the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional schools (Matawan Regional High School, the Huskies). Run under a township government, Aberdeen pairs Bayshore access and a transit village with attainable, family-oriented neighborhoods.
Aberdeen draws buyers who want a direct New York commute, attainable prices, and a Bayshore location with parks and beaches nearby. Its rail station and established sections make it one of northern Monmouth's most practical choices.
The Aberdeen-Matawan station on the North Jersey Coast Line offers a direct rail commute to New York, with transit-oriented development around it.
From the planned streets of Strathmore to bayfront Cliffwood Beach, the township's sections each offer their own character and price point.
Raritan Bay beaches, the Henry Hudson Trail, and the Garden State Parkway are all close at hand from this northern Monmouth township.
A varied market of colonials, capes, ranches, and townhomes.
Larger and updated single-family homes in Strathmore and the township's premier neighborhoods.
Comparable to: Holmdel, Marlboro.
Classic colonials, capes, and ranches across the township's established sections — the heart of the market.
Comparable to: Middletown, Hazlet area.
Townhomes, condos, and smaller homes, including in Cliffwood Beach — transit-friendly entry points.
Comparable to: Cliffwood, Keyport area.
A township organized around its station and named sections:
One of New Jersey's pioneering planned communities — a large, sought-after section of mid-century colonials and ranches.
The bayfront sections near Raritan Bay — more affordable neighborhoods with beach access and a waterfront feel.
The transit-oriented blocks around the rail station — the most commuter-friendly part of the township, with newer development.
The Freneau area and western sections — quieter, established residential streets toward the Marlboro and Old Bridge borders.
The Oakshades and River Gardens neighborhoods and the township's settled central blocks — convenient to schools and shopping.
"Aberdeen is a Bayshore township in northern Monmouth County — a 5.44-square-mile community of 19,329 just inland from Raritan Bay. Once Matawan Township, renamed Aberdeen in 1977, it has grown into one of the county's most commuter-friendly towns, anchored by the Aberdeen-Matawan rail station and sections from Strathmore to Cliffwood Beach. With a median near $694K, it pairs Bayshore access and a transit village with attainable, family-oriented neighborhoods."
Aberdeen cross-shops with Holmdel, Middletown, Marlboro, and Atlantic Highlands.
Town | Median | Population | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|
Aberdeen ★ | $694,000 | 19,329 | 5.44 mi² |
$1,000,000 | 17,464 | 17.85 mi² | |
$790,000 | 67,106 | 40.91 mi² | |
$800,000 | 40,000 | 30.5 mi² | |
$925,000 | 4,414 | 4.56 mi² |
★ Subject township. Sources: Monmouth County government; U.S. Census. Aberdeen population 19,329 (2020 census); 5.44 sq mi land in northern Monmouth County, just inland from Raritan Bay; formerly Matawan Township, renamed Aberdeen in 1977; a township government; with the Aberdeen-Matawan North Jersey Coast Line station, sections including Strathmore and Cliffwood Beach, and the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional schools (Matawan Regional High School, the Huskies); median sale price approximately $694,000. Comparison figures approximate. Verify property-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
The Commute Is the Draw. A direct train to New York from the Aberdeen-Matawan station is the single biggest reason buyers choose the township — a genuine value driver for commuters.
Strathmore's Legacy. As one of New Jersey's early planned communities, Strathmore offers a distinct, established suburban feel that still anchors much of the market.
Bay and Trail Access. Cliffwood Beach, the Raritan Bay, and the Henry Hudson Trail give residents real recreation close to home.
Value in Northern Monmouth. Aberdeen offers a more attainable entry into the county than its wealthier Two River and shore neighbors, with the same commuter access.
Schools + Government. The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District, anchored by Matawan Regional High School (the Huskies), serves the township under a township government.
Around $694K. Larger homes run $775K-$1M+, the core market $600K-$775K, and townhomes, condos, and smaller homes $400K-$600K.
Yes — the township was known as Matawan Township until it was renamed Aberdeen in 1977; it remains distinct from the neighboring Borough of Matawan.
Excellent — the Aberdeen-Matawan station on the North Jersey Coast Line offers a direct rail commute to New York, with the Garden State Parkway minutes away.
The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District serves the township, with Matawan Regional High School (the Huskies) as the public high school.
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