Laurence Harbor, New Jersey

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.

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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 · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Laurence Harbor

• Cheesequake State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Old Bridge Waterfront Park reviews ★

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.

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