The New Jersey community of Madison Park sits within Old Bridge Township, which has earned a label from some locals due to the township’s location 4 miles from the beach and 10 miles from New York City. “We call it ‘the sweet spot’ because you can get to so many places from here,” says Christina Crupi-Lyons, a sales associate at Weichert Realtors’ Old Bridge office. Madison Park attracts people who want to live in a suburban environment but still have the country’s largest city to the north and the sandy boardwalks along Raritan Bay to the east. Madison Park itself is known for its friendly, active residents who delight the community’s children by going all out decorating houses for Halloween and celebrating the Fourth of July, Crupi-Lyons says. “People like that it’s vibrant in terms of the people living there.”
Madison Park in Old Bridge is a suburban community located between New York City and the Jersey Shore.
Madison Park in Old Bridge is just a short drive from the sandy boardwalks along Raritan Bay to the east.
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1950s subdivision in Middlesex County
U.S. Route 9 divides Madison Park’s housing stock, with single-family homes generally found west of the highway and apartments to the east. Most of Madison Park’s houses were built in the 1950s, when ranch homes were laid out along streets with scholarly names like Princeton Road and Amherst Court. Smaller subdivisions of colonial-style houses and duplexes were added in the ‘80s and ‘90s. The community’s median home price is around $510,000, higher than the national median but slightly lower than Middlesex County’s typical home price.
Madison Park in Old Bridge features single-family homes, mostly built in the 1950s, west of Route 9.
Madison Park in Old Bridge has 1950s ranch homes laid out along streets with scholarly names like Princeton Road.
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Unique name and ecosystem at Cheesequake State Park
East of the community, Cheesequake State Park’s landscape transitions between hardwood forests, pine barrens and marshes throughout the park’s 1,200 acres. This blend of ecosystems means hikers and kayakers can see a wide range of flora and fauna, including wildflowers, ospreys and bald eagles. “You can camp there and hold parties and barbecues,” says Crupi-Lyons. When snow falls in the winter, one of the park’s hills becomes a sledding spot. There are competing theories behind the park’s strange name. Some believe it’s because the park’s bogs shake due to their cheese-like softness, while others say it was named by the Lenni Lenape tribe, the region’s original inhabitants. Within Madison Park itself, there are a pair of neighborhood parks. Surrounded by homes, these grass fields feature basketball courts, playgrounds and shaded benches. South of Madison Park, Old Bridge Township has a few community centers where sports leagues and other events serve as ways for residents to meet each other, Crupi-Lyons says.
Madison Park in Old Bridge is near Cheesequake State Park, where forests, marshes, and trails meet.
Madison Park in Old Bridge is close to the tennis courts at the Old Bridge Municipal Complex, a hub for local sports.
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Homes surrounding Madison Park Elementary
Madison Park is within Old Bridge Township Public Schools, an A-rated district according to Niche. Many of the community’s homes are within walking distance of B-plus-rated Madison Park Elementary School. The school system organizes Family Academy Nights, a series of virtual and in-person sessions for students and parents varying from science and technology-themed activities to college planning strategies.
Madison Park Elementary School in Parlin, NJ, serves students in grades K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1.
Old Bridge High School has an overall Niche grade of A-, offering strong academics and extracurricular programs.
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Highway, bus connections to New York City
Highways connect to several employment hubs 10 miles or less from Madison Park: East Brunswick, Raritan Center business park and New York City. The drive to Staten Island takes less than 20 minutes, while the trip to Manhattan can last up to 90 minutes during rush hour. NJ Transit operates a park-and-ride lot along Route 9, where a bus takes riders to New York City and Newark Liberty International Airport 20 miles away.
Celebrating Old Bridge Day
St. Bernadette Church in Madison Park frequently hosts small events, such as a community flea market or a showcase of international food and art organized by the local Girl Scout troop. The Old Bridge Township Municipal Complex 3 miles south of Madison Park holds larger annual festivities including the Asian Cultural Festival and Old Bridge Day, a September celebration with free games and music.
St. Bernadette Church in Madison Park hosts community events, including flea markets and cultural showcases.
The Old Bridge Public Library, next to the municipal complex, hosts events throughout the week.
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Quick access to shopping on Route 9
Madison Park centers around a cluster of shopping centers along Route 9. This is where residents can access dozens of stores, including big-box retailers like Walmart and The Home Depot. There’s also a mix of local and chain restaurants. Three miles south of Madison Park, small businesses including pizza parlors, coffee shops and Italian restaurants line Old Bridge Matawan Road.
Madison Park residents have easy access to Walmart along Route 9 for convenient shopping needs.
Via Sposito, located 3 miles south of Madison Park, is a go-to spot for coal-fired pizza and Italian cuisine.
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Crime in Old Bridge Township
Old Bridge Police Department saw crime reports increase from 2022 to 2023. Larceny accounted for nearly 75% of crimes reported in Old Bridge Township in 2023, according to the latest data from the state of New Jersey. Both property crime and violent crime rates in the township were lower than national rates in 2023, according to FBI data.
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