Shark River Hills, New Jersey — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Shark River Hills, Monmouth County.
| City | Shark River Hills |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Monmouth |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.194002 |
| Longitude | -74.048749 |
| Population | 2,974 |
| Density | 1368.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Shark River Hills is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,974. The population density is 1368.1 people per km². Shark River Hills is located at 40.1940°N, 74.0487°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.
Shark River Hills unfolds as a landscape of subtle contours and verdant inclinations, where the land gently swells and recedes, hinting at the proximity of the Atlantic. It lies 1.6 miles south-west of Neptune, NJ (from Neptune, NJ: bearing 227°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-east of Monmouth. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching with a quiet tenacity, cast dappled shadows across well-kept lawns, while the air carries the distinct tang of salt, a constant reminder of the coast. The streets here possess a certain unhurried grace, lined with homes that speak of generations who have found solace and rootedness in this terrain. Even the light seems to possess a softer quality, particularly as the day wanes, bathing the neighborhood in a warm, diffused glow that invites a slower pace. The history of Shark River Hills is intertwined with the broader narrative of Monmouth County's development, evolving from its agricultural roots to become a desirable residential enclave. Its economy, once more directly tied to the land, now thrives on the services and commerce that support its growing population, with a distinctive local flavor emanating from its independent businesses and community spirit. The Shark River itself, a vital artery of the region, offers opportunities for recreation and contemplation, its waters reflecting the changing skies and the enduring character of Shark River Hills.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Shark River Hills, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Shark River Hills and Monmouth County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Shark River Hills is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Shark River Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |