Strathmore, New Jersey
Strathmore is a community of 6,708 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Why visit Strathmore
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 22 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include PNC Bank Arts Center, Aberdeen-Matawan, Cedar Grove School and Freneau Woods Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Strathmore
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Strathmore
Strathmore is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within Aberdeen Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. At the 2020 census, the CDP's population was 7,225.
From the Wikipedia article Strathmore, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
PNC Bank Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
Outdoor theater in Holmdel Township, New Jersey, United States
Museums and landmarks12
Aberdeen-Matawan
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
NJ Transit rail station
Cedar Grove School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic building in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey
Holmdel Horn Antenna
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Microwave horn antenna in New Jersey, US
Holmes-Hendrickson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Kovenhoven
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States
Longstreet Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Living history farm in Holmdel, New Jersey
Maj. John Burrowes Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States
Old Kentuck
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Freneau Woods Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Park in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States of America
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12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes22
Candelaria Espresso Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Dessert · 0.9 mi
154 Main Street, Matawan
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
Shanghai Bun - Matawan
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
952 State Route 34 Ste 6, Matawan
Mo,We,Th,Fr,Sa,Su 11:00-22:00; Tu off
Park Place Diner
Restaurant · Diner · 0.5 mi
1040 Route 34, Matawan
Su-Th 06:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-03:00
West Lake Plum House
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
1016 State Route 34 Ste 2, Matawan
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Su 11:30-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:30-22:00
10 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship15
House of God
Place of worship · Church Of Christ · 1.3 mi
5 Dolan Avenue, Aberdeen Township
Matawan United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.4 mi
Atlantic Avenue, Aberdeen
Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 1.0 mi
100 Atlantic Avenue, Matawan
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries55
David C Abbott Early Learning Center
School · 3.1 mi
171 Tennent Road, Morganville
Frank Defino Central Elementary School
School · 4.5 mi
175 Route 79 North, Marlboro
Healthcare3
CORE Medical & Wellness
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
1320 Suite A NJ-34, Aberdeen Township
Map of Strathmore
145 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 41°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.2 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 28°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Freehold-Marlboro (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monmouth County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Linden Airport (LDJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Matawan 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Morganville 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Keyport 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Cliffwood Beach 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Laurence Harbor 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Brownville 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Keansburg 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Madison Park 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Old Bridge 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Robertsville 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Strathmore, NJ, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY 4.0
- Aberdeen Matawan station, KOknockout920 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Kentuck, Marlboro Township, NJ, T.K. Kellers, Public domain
- Holmes-Hendrickson House front, Ben McLaughlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kovenhoven, Ben McLaughlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Major John Burrowes Mansion (EXTERIOR - EAST AND NORTH ELEVATIONS), Samuel E. Tilton, Public domain
- Cedar Grove School, Ben McLaughlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horn Antenna-in Holmdel, New Jersey, NASA, Public domain
- Holmdel Park-Steeplechase Trail, Lithium6ion, Public domain
- PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, New Jersey, US, Clyde Charles Brown, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aberdeen Township, NJ Municipal Building, Oct. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-26 11 50 01 View south along New Jersey State Route 34 just north of Lloyd Road (Monmouth County Route 3) in Aberdeen Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-26 11 30 17 View north along New Jersey State Route 34 between Van Brackle Road and Lloyd Road (Monmouth County Route 3) in Aberdeen Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monmouth, NJ CR 45 eb (2), Oct. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monmouth, NJ CR 45 eb (1), Oct. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Henry Hudson Trail sb at NJ Route 34 bridge, Oct. 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-08 13 33 31 View south along New Jersey State Route 34 from the overpass for the Henry Hudson Trail on the border of Aberdeen Township and Matawan in Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-26 11 34 44 View north along New Jersey State Route 34 just south of Monmouth County Route 516 (Broad Street) in Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-09-08 13 37 44 View north along New Jersey State Route 34 from the overpass for the Henry Hudson Trail in Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-26 11 45 41 View south along New Jersey State Route 34 just south of Monmouth County Route 516 (Broad Street) in Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-13 11 34 32 View north along New Jersey State Route 34 (Middlesex Street) at Monmouth County Route 516 (Broad Street) in Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-05-14 16 22 18 View east along Monmouth County Route 516 (Broad Street) at New Jersey State Route 34 in Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Matawan, NJ borough hall, Oct. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-13 13 55 23 View south along New Jersey State Route 34 (Middlesex Street) at Monmouth County Route 516 (Broad Street) in Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-28 17 05 48 View east along Monmouth County Route 516 (Broad Street) at New Jersey State Route 79 (Main Street) in Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freneau, NJ Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-13 13 52 02 View north along New Jersey State Route 79 (Main Street) at Monmouth County Route 516 (New Brunswick Avenue-Broad Street) in Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NJ Route 79 northbound at Route 34, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2018-05-28 17 00 39 View west along Monmouth County Route 516 (New Brunswick Avenue) at New Jersey State Route 79 (Main Street) in Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-28 16 58 58 View south along New Jersey State Route 79 (Main Street) between New Jersey State Route 34 and Schenck Avenue in Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Matawan, NJ municipal building, Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Matawan, NJ post office, Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- CR 516 Spur eb at Little Street, Matawan, NJ, Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-28 16 54 01 View north along New Jersey State Route 79 (Main Street) between Poet Drive and Lola Lane in Matawan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS065-E-424475 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS012-E-15541 - View of New Jersey, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-34000 - View of Connecticut, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-424474 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- A Salute Restaurant, Matawan, NJ, Aug. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-26 08 37 13 View south along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) just north of a crossover to the express lanes in Hazlet Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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