BelfordNew Jersey
Belford is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Middletown Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP's population was 1,648..
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About Belford
Belford, NJ is a small unincorporated community located in eastern New Jersey.
Officially, Belford is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.26 square miles.
What Makes Belford Unique
- The only place in America named Belford — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in eastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Belford
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Belford
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Belford
- Bayview Elementary School
- Middletown High School North
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.