Allenhurst, New Jersey

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, US From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Allenhurst is a borough located on the Jersey Shore, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The settlement was named after resident Abner Allen and was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 26, 1897, from portions of Ocean Township. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 472,[7] a decrease of 24 (−4.8%) from the 2010 census count of 496,[16][17] which in turn reflected a decline of 222 (−30.9%) from the 718 counted in the 2000 census.[18]

IncorporatedApril 26, 1897
Elevation23 ft (7.0 m)
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Allenhurst, New Jersey
The Allenhurst Residential Historic District, at the Jersey Shore
Official seal of Allenhurst, New Jersey
Location of Allenhurst in Monmouth County circled and highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Location of Allenhurst in Monmouth County circled and highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Census Bureau map of Allenhurst, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Allenhurst, New Jersey
Allenhurst is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey
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Location in Monmouth County
Allenhurst is located in New Jersey
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Allenhurst is located in the United States
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Allenhurst
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40.235945°N 74.002417°W / 40.235945; -74.002417[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyMonmouth
IncorporatedApril 26, 1897
Named afterAbner Allen
Government
  TypeWalsh Act
  BodyBoard of Commissioners
  MayorFrieda O. Adjmi (term ends May 2028)
  Municipal ClerkDonna Campagna[4]
Area
  Total
0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2)
  Land0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)
  Water0.031 sq mi (0.08 km2)  11.43%
  Rank554th of 565 in state
50th of 53 in county[1]
Elevation23 ft (7.0 m)
Population
  Total
472
  Estimate 
(2023)[8]
466
  Rank553rd of 565 in state
52nd of 53 in county[9]
  Density1,884.4/sq mi (727.6/km2)
   Rank303rd of 565 in state
38th of 53 in county[9]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Codes
Area codes732 exchanges: 517, 531, 660, 663[12]
FIPS code3402500730[1][13][14]
GNIS feature ID0885136[1][15]
Websitewww.allenhurstnj.org
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The historic Allenhurst Railroad Station

Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Deal Lake to the west, it is in close proximity to New York City and is a stop on the NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line. The borough is at the center of a string of wealthy communities between Long Branch and Asbury Park with many historic homes built during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In 2006, Allenhurst ranked 131st in Forbes magazine's list of the most expensive ZIP Codes in the United States.

History

Allenhurst "reflects the history of development from a rural area to a suburb and resort town of New York City. In 1895, the 120-acre (49 ha) Allen farm was bought by the Coast Land Improvement Company in order to build an exclusive resort community to attract upper class summer residents. The proximity of Allenhurst to the rail line was significant in the growth and popularity of Allenhurst, allowing residents of New York City easier access to the community."[19]

On April 26, 1897, Allenhurst was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature from portions of Ocean Township.[20] The borough is situated in the center of a string of wealthy communities between Long Branch and Asbury Park. The borough was named for resident Abner Allen.[21]

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries many historic homes were built in Victorian, Queen Anne, Italian Renaissance Revival, Tudor Revival, Prairie, Mission Revival, American Craftsman, Shingle, Colonial Revival, Neoclassical and Gothic Revival architectural styles.[22][23] Local ordinances overseen by an historic preservation commission have ensured the preservation of historical architecture by enforcing strict guidelines for the renovation of older homes.[24]

In 2006, Allenhurst ranked 131st in Forbes magazine's list of the most expensive ZIP Codes in the United States.[25] In the magazine's 2012 rankings, the borough was ranked 448th, with a median price of $665,043.[26]

After Hurricane Sandy had devastated the shoreline in October 2012, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in 2015 pumped sand onto the beaches, which contained unexploded ordnance in the form of hundreds of fusing components for World War I-era artillery. From December 2016 until March 2017, USACE Baltimore District specialists in munitions and explosives removed 362 chap-stick-sized potentially live pieces, mostly boosters, which had most likely been disposed of as excess after World War I, and are not uncommon at Gateway's Sandy Hook Unit. "Not only was Fort Hancock an active military base until 1974, but also the proving ground of the U.S. Army from 1874 until 1919."[27]

Historic district

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Allenhurst Residential Historic District
LocationRoughly bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Main Street, Cedar Avenue, Hume Street and Elberon Avenue
Area115 acres (47 ha)
Built1895 (1895)
ArchitectErnest A. Arend
Architectural styleLate Victorian, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
NRHP reference No.10000353[28]
NJRHP No.4963[29]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 18, 2010
Designated NJRHPFebruary 18, 2010
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The Allenhurst Residential Historic District is a historic district roughly bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Main Street, Cedar Avenue, Hume Street and Elberon Avenue. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 2010, for its significance in architecture. It includes 412 contributing buildings.[30]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2), including 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2) of land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) of water (11.43%).[1][2]

The borough borders the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Deal Lake to the west, and is in close proximity to New York City. The borough borders the Monmouth County municipalities of Deal, Interlaken, Loch Arbour and Ocean Township.[31][32][33]

The beachfront is characterized by two groins, known to locals as "Crackup" and "The L". "The L" was featured in Scuba Diving magazine as one of New Jersey's premier shore diving locations.[citation needed]

Deal Lake covers 158 acres (64 ha), overseen by the Deal Lake Commission, established in 1974. Seven municipalities border the lake, accounting for 27 miles (43 km) of shoreline, also including Asbury Park, Deal, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Neptune Township and Ocean Township.[34]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1900165
191030685.5%
192034312.1%
193057367.1%
1940520−9.2%
195075845.8%
19607954.9%
19701,01227.3%
1980912−9.9%
1990759−16.8%
2000718−5.4%
2010496−30.9%
2020472−4.8%
2023 (est.)466[8] Decrease−1.3%
Population sources:
1900–1920[35] 1900–1910[36]
1910–1930[37] 1940–2000[38]
2000[39][40] 2010[16][17] 2020[7]
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2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 496 people, 217 households, and 115 families in the borough. The population density was 1,887.9 per square mile (728.9/km2). There were 365 housing units at an average density of 1,389.3 per square mile (536.4/km2). The racial makeup was 94.76% (470) White, 1.01% (5) Black or African American, 0.00% (0) Native American, 1.01% (5) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 1.41% (7) from other races, and 1.81% (9) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.44% (22) of the population.[16]

Of the 217 households, 16.1% had children under the age of 18; 44.2% were married couples living together; 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 47.0% were non-families. Of all households, 37.3% were made up of individuals and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 3.11.[16]

15.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 32.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 105.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 103.9 males.[16]

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $79,250 (with a margin of error of +/− $41,438) and the median family income was $131,500 (+/− $30,872). Males had a median income of $71,944 (+/− $75,722) versus $44,625 (+/− $3,762) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $63,707 (+/− $14,113). About 3.2% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.[41]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census[13] there were 718 people, 285 households, and 188 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,750.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,062.0/km2). There were 370 housing units at an average density of 1,417.4 per square mile (547.3/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.35% White, 0.84% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.51% of the population.[39][40]

There were 285 households, out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.08.[39][40]

In the borough the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.[39][40]

The median income for a household in the borough was $85,000, and the median income for a family was $109,180. Males had a median income of $70,625 versus $32,171 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $42,710. About 1.0% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.[39][40]

Parks and recreation

The Allenhurst Beach Club, a 2,450-member recreational facility, has attracted residents and visitors during the summer months for generations. As of 2013 it featured a 525,000-US-gallon (1,990,000 L; 437,000 imp gal) salt water swimming pool, a children's wading pool, cabanas and bathhouses. New membership is no longer open to non-residents according to the borough administration.[42]

Government

Local government

Since 1916, Allenhurst has been governed by a three-member Commission, under the terms of the Walsh Act.[43][44][45] The borough is one of 30 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use the commission form of government.[46] The governing body is comprised of the three-member Board of Commissioners, whose members are elected at-large in non-partisan elections to serve four-year terms of office on a concurrent basis as part of the May municipal election.[3] Each Commissioner is assigned responsibility for a specified department within the Borough; one of the commissioners is chosen to serve as mayor and another as deputy mayor.

As of 2024, the members of Allenhurst's Board of Commissioners are Mayor Frieda O. Adjmi (Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property), Deputy Mayor Theresa Manziano-Santoro (Commissioner of Revenue and Finance) and Joseph R. Dweck (Commissioner of Public Affairs and Public Safety), all serving concurrent terms of office ending in May 2028.[47][48][49][50]

Federal, state and county representation

Allenhurst is located in the 6th Congressional district[51] and is part of New Jersey's 11th state legislative district.[52][53][54]

For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 6th congressional district is represented by Frank Pallone (D, Long Branch).[55][56] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).[57]

For the 2026–2027 session, the 11th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Vin Gopal (D, Long Branch) and in the General Assembly by Margie Donlon (D, Ocean Township) and Luanne Peterpaul (D, Long Branch).[58]

Monmouth County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as director and another as deputy director.[59]

As of 2025, Monmouth County's Commissioners are Director Thomas A. Arnone (R, Neptune City, 2025),[60] Susan M. Kiley (R, Hazlet Township, 2027),[61] Erik Anderson (R, Shrewsbury, 2026),[62] Nick DiRocco (R, Wall Township, 2025),[63] and Deputy Director Ross F. Licitra (R, Marlboro Township, 2026).[64][65][66]

Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon (R, 2025; Ocean Township),[67][68] Sheriff Shaun Golden (R, 2025; Howell Township)[69][70] and Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters (R, 2026; Middletown Township).[71][72]

Politics

Presidential election results
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United States presidential election results for Allenhurst[73][74][75][76][77][78][79][80][81][82][83][84][85][86][87][88][89][90][91][92][93]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.%No.%No.%
2024 275 73.73% 87 23.32% 11 2.95%
2020 145 53.51% 122 45.02% 4 1.48%
2016 173 60.92% 100 35.21% 11 3.87%
2012 168 60.43% 107 38.49% 3 1.08%
2008 198 60.00% 129 39.09% 3 0.91%
2004 234 62.07% 138 36.60% 5 1.33%
2000 234 55.85% 164 39.14% 21 5.01%
1996 203 53.14% 144 37.70% 35 9.16%
1992 236 57.00% 116 28.02% 62 14.98%
1988 295 73.02% 109 26.98% 0 0.00%
1984 314 73.36% 114 26.64% 0 0.00%
1980 307 70.57% 96 22.07% 32 7.36%
1976 334 66.14% 171 33.86% 0 0.00%
1972 331 69.54% 145 30.46% 0 0.00%
1968 230 58.23% 145 36.71% 20 5.06%
1964 250 55.19% 203 44.81% 0 0.00%
1960 324 69.98% 139 30.02% 0 0.00%
1956 384 86.49% 60 13.51% 0 0.00%
1952 550 88.14% 74 11.86% 0 0.00%
1948 339 76.70% 101 22.85% 2 0.45%
1944 285 71.97% 111 28.03% 0 0.00%
1940 310 76.17% 97 23.83% 0 0.00%
1936 267 60.96% 171 39.04% 0 0.00%
1932 213 59.50% 145 40.50% 0 0.00%
1928 252 70.19% 107 29.81% 0 0.00%
1924 227 83.46% 45 16.54% 0 0.00%
1920 167 76.96% 50 23.04% 0 0.00%
1916 77 64.17% 43 35.83% 0 0.00%
1912 44 38.94% 35 30.97% 34 30.09%
1908 59 67.82% 28 32.18% 0 0.00%
1904 36 70.59% 15 29.41% 0 0.00%
1900 41 91.11% 4 8.89% 0 0.00%
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As of March 2011, there were a total of 401 registered voters in Allenhurst, of which 72 (18.0%) were registered as Democrats, 124 (30.9%) were registered as Republicans and 205 (51.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were no voters registered to other parties.[94]

In all 31 presidential elections since its date of incorporation, Allenhurst has voted for the Republican presidential candidate, with all but four candidates from 1900 to 1988 taking at least 60% of the vote. The best showing for a Republican is the 91.11% of the vote received by William McKinley in his 1900 re-election bid. The best result for a Democrat for president is the 45.02% of the vote received by Joe Biden in the 2020 US presidential election.

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Gubernatorial election results for Allenhurst[73]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.%No.%No.%
2025 160 70.48% 66 29.07% 1 0.44%
2021 121 64.02% 67 35.45% 1 0.53%
2017 110 62.86% 60 34.29% 5 2.86%
2013 147 82.58% 31 17.42% 0 0.00%
2009 175 72.61% 47 19.50% 19 7.88%
2005 145 59.18% 89 36.33% 11 4.49%
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In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 82.6% of the vote (147 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 17.4% (31 votes), and other candidates receiving no votes, among the 180 ballots cast by the borough's 376 registered voters (2 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 47.9%.[95][96] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 72.6% of the vote (175 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 19.5% (47 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 7.9% (19 votes) with no votes cast for other candidates, among the 241 ballots cast by the borough's 405 registered voters, yielding a 59.5% turnout.[97]

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United States Senate election results for Allenhurst1[73]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.%No.%No.%
2024 260 72.63% 91 25.42% 7 1.96%
2018 120 57.97% 84 40.58% 3 1.45%
2012 172 64.66% 89 33.46% 5 1.88%
2006 147 61.76% 86 36.13% 5 2.10%
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United States Senate election results for Allenhurst2[73]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.%No.%No.%
2020 149 55.60% 115 42.91% 4 1.49%
2014 116 66.29% 56 32.00% 3 1.71%
2013 89 68.99% 39 30.23% 1 0.78%
2008 196 63.23% 109 35.16% 5 1.61%
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Education

Allenhurst is a non-operating district that does not have any public school facilities of its own. Until the 2017–18 school year, public school students from Allenhurst had exclusively attended the Asbury Park Public Schools in Asbury Park as part of a sending/receiving relationship.[98] In July 2017, the Acting Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education authorized the termination of the agreement with Asbury Park, which was replaced with a new relationship with the West Long Branch district for grades K–8 and with Shore Regional for grades 9–12.[99]

The West Long Branch Public Schools serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade from West Long Branch.[100] Students from Interlaken and Loch Arbour also attend the district's school as part of sending/receiving relationships, in which students attend on a tuition basis.[101] As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 551 students and 61.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.0:1.[102] Schools in the district (with 2021–22 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[103]) are Betty McElmon Elementary School[104] with 330 students in pre-Kindergarten through fourth grade and Frank Antonides School[105] with 214 students in fifth through eighth grades.[106][107][108]

For ninth through twelfth grades, public school students attend Shore Regional High School, a regional high school located in West Long Branch that also serves students from the constituent districts of Monmouth Beach, Oceanport and Sea Bright.[109][110] The high school is part of the Shore Regional High School District. As of the 2021–22 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 613 students and 55.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.0:1.[111]

Students also have the option to attend Academy Charter High School in Lake Como, which accepts students on a lottery basis from the communities of Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Deal, Interlaken and Lake Como.[112][113]

Transportation

Route 71 in Allenhurst

Roads and highways

As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 5.14 miles (8.27 km) of roadways, of which 4.73 miles (7.61 km) were maintained by the municipality, 0.08 miles (0.13 km) by Monmouth County and 0.33 miles (0.53 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[114]

New Jersey Route 71 is the only significant highway in Allenhurst.

Allenhurst station, which is served by NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line

Public transportation

NJ Transit train service is offered from the Allenhurst station[115] on the North Jersey Coast Line, providing service to Newark Penn Station, Secaucus Junction and New York Penn Station, as well as Hoboken Terminal.[116] The station has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980.[117]

New Jersey Transit offers local bus transportation on the 837 route.[118]

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Allenhurst has a Humid subtropical climate (Cfa).

More information Climate data for Allenhurst (40.2362, -74.0006), Elevation 13 ft (4 m), 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2022, Month ...
Climate data for Allenhurst (40.2362, -74.0006), Elevation 13 ft (4 m), 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2022
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 71.7
(22.1)
79.0
(26.1)
82.6
(28.1)
88.7
(31.5)
95.3
(35.2)
97.3
(36.3)
100.2
(37.9)
100.5
(38.1)
97.5
(36.4)
94.1
(34.5)
81.2
(27.3)
75.1
(23.9)
100.5
(38.1)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 40.7
(4.8)
42.5
(5.8)
48.6
(9.2)
58.8
(14.9)
68.3
(20.2)
77.7
(25.4)
83.2
(28.4)
81.7
(27.6)
75.9
(24.4)
65.4
(18.6)
54.8
(12.7)
46.2
(7.9)
62.1
(16.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 25.9
(−3.4)
27.2
(−2.7)
33.5
(0.8)
42.9
(6.1)
52.5
(11.4)
62.0
(16.7)
68.1
(20.1)
66.8
(19.3)
60.6
(15.9)
48.8
(9.3)
39.1
(3.9)
31.4
(−0.3)
46.7
(8.2)
Record low °F (°C) −6.7
(−21.5)
0.6
(−17.4)
5.2
(−14.9)
18.2
(−7.7)
34.1
(1.2)
44.1
(6.7)
48.0
(8.9)
44.9
(7.2)
38.7
(3.7)
25.9
(−3.4)
14.7
(−9.6)
−0.3
(−17.9)
−6.7
(−21.5)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.79
(96)
3.17
(81)
4.27
(108)
3.92
(100)
3.84
(98)
4.08
(104)
4.20
(107)
5.05
(128)
3.92
(100)
4.24
(108)
3.40
(86)
4.66
(118)
48.53
(1,233)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 8.2
(21)
7.0
(18)
3.8
(9.7)
0.1
(0.25)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.3
(0.76)
3.4
(8.6)
22.8
(58)
Average dew point °F (°C) 22.3
(−5.4)
23.0
(−5.0)
28.0
(−2.2)
37.2
(2.9)
48.7
(9.3)
59.4
(15.2)
64.4
(18.0)
64.1
(17.8)
58.5
(14.7)
47.1
(8.4)
36.1
(2.3)
28.3
(−2.1)
43.2
(6.2)
Source 1: PRISM[119]
Source 2: NOHRSC (Snow, 2008/2009 - 2022/2023 normals)[120]
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More information Climate data for Atlantic City, NJ Ocean Water Temperature, 1911–present normals, Month ...
Climate data for Atlantic City, NJ Ocean Water Temperature, 1911–present normals
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Daily mean °F (°C) 39.7
(4.3)
38.5
(3.6)
41.9
(5.5)
48.7
(9.3)
56.4
(13.6)
64.7
(18.2)
68.9
(20.5)
73.1
(22.8)
72.2
(22.3)
64.1
(17.8)
53.6
(12.0)
45.2
(7.3)
55.7
(13.2)
Source: NCEI[121]
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Ecology

According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Allenhurst would have a dominant vegetation type of Appalachian Oak (104) with a dominant vegetation form of Eastern Hardwood Forest (25).[122]

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Allenhurst include:

References

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