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Laurence Harbor, New Jersey
CDP
About Laurence Harbor
Set in the eastern part of New Jersey, Laurence Harbor is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Laurence Harbor is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 2.95 square miles.
📰 Laurence Harbor News Today
- 7 On Your Side helps mend fences after truck strikes private property in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey ABC7 New York · Feb 6
- Senate Advances Henry Bill Designating Route 35 in Laurence Harbor for Vietnam War Heroes NJ Senate Republican · Jun 19
- Elizabeth J. Walsh Obituary (1958 - 2026) - Laurence Harbor, NJ - The Times of Trenton NJ.com · May 4
- Obituary for Linda Dobies shorepointfh.com · Jan 20
- 238 Shoreland Cir, Laurence Harbor, NJ 08879 Realtor.com · Nov 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Laurence Harbor Unique
- The only place in America named Laurence Harbor — 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Laurence Harbor
- BBQ & Karahi House — barbecue
- Lisa Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria — italian
- South Side 35 Diner
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Laurence Harbor
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Laurence Harbor
- Memorial Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew Jersey
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area2.95 sq mi
Coordinates40.4468, -74.2600