Jackson, located in Ocean County, New Jersey, is a great place to live and raise a family. Residents enjoy lots of beautiful trees and wooded areas in quiet neighborhoods. The town also has plenty of outdoor activities, nice parks, and great schools.
Attractions
Jackson is home to Six Flags Great Adventure, featuring Kingda Ka, the world's tallest roller coaster. The Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and the Safari Off Road Adventure are other popular local attractions.
Recreation
Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area has forests, swamps, fields, and lakes. Popular activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, and wildlife observation. Success Lake and Prospertown Lake are popular man made lakes in the area. Timberland Lake Campground is family friendly with 200 sites across 54 acres. The beaches aren't too far away, either.
Shopping & Dining
Jackson Premium Outlets features a variety of over 70 stores to choose from. Residents are also convenient to nearby shopping in Howell and Freehold. You’ll discover a great selection of delicious restaurants to explore. Dining options offer all different types of cuisines to suit everyone’s taste.
Schools
The Jackson NJ school district educates around 9,000 students in 10 schools. There are six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools in Jackson. The academic programs focus on preparing students for success in college and careers.
- Switlik Elementary School
- Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School
- Howard C. Johnson Elementary School
- Lucy N. Holman Elementary School
- Elms Elementary School
- Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School
- Christa McAuliffe Middle School
- Carl W. Goetz Middle School
- Jackson Memorial High School
- Jackson Liberty High School
Jackson Real Estate
Jackson, New Jersey is a great place to live, work, learn, and play. You'll find a variety of properties in Jackson. Use the link below to view current listings. If you have any questions about the local real estate market, contact CENTURY 21 Action Plus Realty.