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Freehold township, NJ vs Sparta, NJ

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Are people in Sparta older or younger than people in Freehold township?
- The Median Age in Sparta is 0.4 years older than in Freehold township.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sparta or Freehold township?
- Sparta housing costs are 4.6% more expensive than Freehold township housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sparta or Freehold township?
- The average commute for residents of Sparta is 4.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Freehold township.

Things to do in Freehold township?
Freehold NJ is located central Jersey known its vibrant downtown area wide range shopping dining cultural experiences available anyone who visits

Things to do in Sparta?
Sparta, NJ is a pleasant township northwest of Paterson featuring several spectacular spots such as Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area perfect for exploring or Stephens State Park ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Sparta Irish Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Freehold township, NJSparta, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,621329,725,481
 Median Income$130,685  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$470,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.81  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Freehold Township    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

We choose to live here so we do not have to put our kids in private  More

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Over 16 years ago

There are many parks in and around Freehold. It's wonderful for  More

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Reviews for Sparta    7 Reviews

I lived in Sparta for 28 years and only moved away because I retired. Both our daughters went through the entire school system and received a great education. In the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Sparta is a wonderful place to raise a family. Sparta has a lot of organized activities plus an abundance of year- round outdoor activites. It has a number of private  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have enjoyed living in Sparta. It is an aesthetically pleasing area, nice lakes, good restaurants, a very good library and small town atmosphere. It lacks continuing  More

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