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Marlboro, NJ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Marlboro
Located in Central New Jersey, Marlboro is a township perfect for active adults who enjoy social events and outdoor recreation. Marlboro is a prime retirement location that offers…
Located in Central New Jersey, Marlboro is a township perfect for active adults who enjoy social events and outdoor recreation. Marlboro is a prime retirement location that offers residents great weather and close proximity to larger cities.
Climate & Geography
Marlboro has a humid subtropical climate, which means summers are hot and humid while the winters are cool to mild. Residents experience less snow and more rainfall than the national average, and approximately 200 sunny days per year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
The Marlboro Township’s Recreation Center offers active adults who are 60+ a variety of activities, classes, and trips. The center hosts monthly social events and gatherings for retirees to mingle and create friendships. During the summer, the township holds free outdoor concerts featuring various music artists.
Holmdel Park is one of the most popular locations for outdoor recreation in the area. At the park, active adults can partake in hiking and bow hunting, as well as winter activities such as ice fishing, skiing, or skating.
There are various picking farms near Marlboro. During picking season, visitors to Pleasant Valley Lavender can explore the fields and cut their own lavender bundles. The farm also sells a variety of products such as pre-cut bundles, soaps, truffles, and more. Delicious Orchards is a 60,000-square-foot market with berry and apple picking orchards. Battleview Orchards offers visitors strawberries, sour cherries, peaches, nectarines, apples, and pumpkins to pick during the respective picking seasons.
Marlboro is located an hour from New York City and just over an hour from Philadelphia which provides the perfect day trip opportunities for retirees.
Cost of Living & Taxes
In New Jersey, Social Security benefits and military pensions are not taxed. When qualifications are met, seniors can exclude part of their retirement income from state income taxes. Income tax ranges from 1.4 percent to 8.97 percent in the state.
The cost of living in Marlboro is higher than the state and national index. While housing is the main factor for the cost of living difference, the average cost of healthcare is calculated to be lower than the national average. The sales tax in Marlboro is 6.6 percent.
Health Care
There are seven hospitals within 15 miles of Marlboro. Jersey Shore University Medical Center is ranked No. 5 in New Jersey and No. 19 in New York. Another nearby health care facility, Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center, is ranked No. 9 in New Jersey and No. 22 in New York. These medical centers are both rated high performing in several procedures and conditions, according to U.S. News.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Marlboro, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Marlboro has 242 homes, the largest has 766 homes, and the average communities consists of 504 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Marlboro. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Rosemont Estates is a gated communities with 242 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Marlboro stay on the market for around 260 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $787,427, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Rosemont Estates average around $901,226, while homes in Greenbriar at Marlboro average around $673,629.
18 communities near Marlboro
85 homes near Marlboro
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,008 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,130 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,188 sq ft
|Ranch
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,446 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,338 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,599 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,130 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,599 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,082 sq ft
|Ranch
1 beds
|3 baths
|1,332 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,280 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,491 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,261 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,991 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,158 sq ft
|Ranch
1 beds
|1 baths
|920 sq ft
|Adult Community
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,801 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,348 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,500 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,499 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|4 baths
|2,307 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,042 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,088 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,158 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,130 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,386 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,386 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|Adult Community
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,262 sq ft
|Adult Community
2 beds
|4 baths
|2,307 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|4 baths
|2,307 sq ft
|Townhouse,Condominium
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,588 sq ft
|Highrise
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,588 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,188 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,146 sq ft
|Ranch
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,144 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,262 sq ft
|Ranch
Frequently Asked Questions
In Marlboro, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Marlboro has 242 homes, the largest has 766 homes, and the average communities consists of 504 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Marlboro. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Rosemont Estates is a gated communities with 242 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Marlboro stay on the market for around 260 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $787,427, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Rosemont Estates average around $901,226, while homes in Greenbriar at Marlboro average around $673,629.
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