Monmouth County's central location in the Northeast exemplifies that old real estate saying: location, location, location. Less than an hour from New York City and about an hour and a half from Philadelphia, Monmouth County is serviced by every major form of transportation, from road to airlines to rail to truck to ferry. Its communications and utilities networks are state of the art, its workforce is one of the nation's best-educated and its amenities and convenience are difficult to match. Think about driving 20 minutes from your office to a pristine beach or an award-winning golf course and you get the idea.
Monmouth County was selected out of 300 national communities as the "Third Best Place to Live" by Money Magazine. The county's focus on economic health has also earned it a Triple A rating from Moody's & Fitch and Standard and Poor's. These awards truly reflect the pride and spirit of living and working in Monmouth County.
As such, Monmouth County has become one of the nation's most desirable locations. It's home to world-class corporations, innovative start-ups, vibrant health, plus world-class tourism, entertainment and retail enterprises. Tourism was one of the county's original business sectors. It remains a critical component of the county's resounding economic strength, but thanks to the influx of an affluent and well educated population, commerce and professional sectors have grown exponentially. The county is particularly well represented in finance, computer sciences, biotechnology, telecommunications and services.
The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders created the Department of Economic Development and Tourism to foster and implement sound growth policies. The department is always ready to assist business and individuals to expand, relocate, access the myriad of county, state and federal services they need. The department also maintains extensive files on commercial, industrial and retail buildings and land that are available for sale or lease. Our development experts will match inquiries with location options and tell how to reach the owners or brokers.
Monmouth County practices smart-growth development by linking investors with welcoming towns. The Department of Economic Development and Tourism provides the information and contacts site selectors need to find that perfect location. Contact us by email at econdevelopment@co.monmouth.nj.us or call (800) 523-2587.