Menlo Park Terrace New Jersey Map

About Menlo Park Terrace, New Jersey

Menlo Park Terrace is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,062. The population density is 2975.2 people per km². Menlo Park Terrace is located at 40.5526°N, 74.3235°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Menlo Park Terrace unfolds as a modest but pleasant suburban landscape, a place where the gentle roll of terrain is punctuated by well-tended lawns and the sheltering branches of mature trees. It lies 2.1 miles west of Woodbridge, NJ (from Woodbridge, NJ: bearing 260°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-south-west of Union County. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp soil and green growth that speaks of its proximity to the broader, verdant expanses of central New Jersey. Streets, lined with a mix of architectural styles that hint at decades of development, form a friendly grid, inviting leisurely strolls where the dappled sunlight through the leaves paints shifting patterns on the sidewalks, a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of established neighborhoods. This locality, once part of a larger agricultural heritage, now thrives as a residential hub, its economy intrinsically linked to the larger metropolitan area it serves. The echoes of its past can still be felt in the enduring sense of community, a characteristic that has persisted even as the surrounding landscape transformed from fields to residences. While Menlo Park Terrace itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its character is deeply informed by the innovative spirit of its namesake, the nearby Edison laboratories, a legacy of invention that subtly permeates the region's drive for progress and a forward-looking outlook that continues to shape its present and future.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Menlo Park Terrace, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.552604, -74.323481. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Menlo Park Terrace and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Menlo Park Terrace includes the ZIP code (08840), telephone area code (908), county seat of Middlesex County (New Brunswick), and school district assignment (Woodbridge Township School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Menlo Park Terrace is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.