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Loch Arbour, New Jersey
Village
Incorporated Village of Loch Arbour
View of Loch Arbour across Deal Lake
View of Loch Arbour across Deal Lake
Official seal of Loch Arbour, New Jersey
Seal
Location of Loch Arbour in Monmouth County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Location of Loch Arbour in Monmouth County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Census Bureau map of Loch Arbour, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Loch Arbour, New Jersey
Loch Arbour, New Jersey is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Loch Arbour, New Jersey
Loch Arbour, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Loch Arbour, New Jersey is located in New Jersey
Loch Arbour, New Jersey
Loch Arbour, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Loch Arbour, New Jersey is located in the United States
Loch Arbour, New Jersey
Loch Arbour, New Jersey
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Monmouth
Incorporated April 23, 1957
Named for Lochaber, Scotland
Government
 • Type Walsh Act
 • Body Board of Trustees
Area
 • Total 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2)
 • Land 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2)
 • Water 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2)  36.15%
Area rank 563rd of 565 in state
52nd of 53 in county
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 224
 • Estimate 
(2023)
224
 • Rank 561st of 565 in state
53rd of 53 in county
 • Density 2,581.6/sq mi (996.8/km2)
 • Density rank 244th of 565 in state
29th of 53 in county
Time zone UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
07711
Area code(s) 732 exchanges: 517, 531, 660, 663
FIPS code 3402541010
GNIS feature ID 0885283

Loch Arbour is a small village located on the Jersey Shore. It is in Monmouth County, New Jersey. In 2020, about 224 people lived there. This was a small increase from 194 people in 2010.

Loch Arbour is one of the smallest towns in New Jersey. In 2020, it was the third smallest in land area. It was also the fifth smallest in population.

History of Loch Arbour

Loch Arbour became an official village on April 23, 1957. This happened after people voted for it. It was created from parts of Ocean Township. The village got its name from Lochaber, a place in Scotland.

Why Loch Arbour Was Formed

The village was formed because residents wanted to stop new buildings. They did not want beachfront apartments built in their area. So, they decided to separate from Ocean Township. This way, they could control their own oceanfront land.

Past Merger Attempts

Over the years, there have been talks about Loch Arbour joining other towns.

  • In 1997, voters said no to merging back with Ocean Township.
  • Proposals to join Allenhurst or Interlaken also failed.

In 2011 and 2012, there were more talks about merging with Allenhurst. The main reason was to lower property taxes. If they merged, students might go to Asbury Park Public Schools for less money.

Changes in Government

Loch Arbour used to have a "Village" form of government. This meant it was run by five village trustees. But on December 20, 2011, residents voted to change. They now use the Walsh Act form of government. This means the village is run by a three-member board of commissioners.

Famous Boxing Connection

In 1892, a famous boxer named James J. Corbett trained in Loch Arbour. He was getting ready for a big fight against John L. Sullivan. Corbett won that fight and became the world heavyweight boxing champion.

Geography and Location

Loch Arbour is a very small village. It covers about 0.13 square miles (0.35 square kilometers). Most of this is land, but some is water.

Where is Loch Arbour?

The village is right on the Atlantic Ocean.

Deal Lake

Deal Lake is a large lake that borders Loch Arbour. It covers about 158 acres. A group called the Deal Lake Commission takes care of it. Seven different towns border the lake. These include Allenhurst, Asbury Park, and Ocean Township.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
1960 297
1970 395 33.0%
1980 369 −6.6%
1990 380 3.0%
2000 280 −26.3%
2010 194 −30.7%
2020 224 15.5%
2023 (est.) 224 15.5%
Population sources:
1960–1990 2000
2010 2020

Who Lives in Loch Arbour?

In 2010, there were 194 people living in Loch Arbour. They lived in 82 households. Most people (about 95%) were White. A small number were Black or Asian. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average household had about 2.37 people. The average family had about 2.91 people.

  • About 19.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
  • About 15.5% were 65 years or older.
  • The average age in the village was 49 years old.

The average income for a household in 2010 was $120,000.

Education in Loch Arbour

Loch Arbour students attend public schools in other towns. This is because the village is very small.

Leaving Ocean Township School District

For many years, Loch Arbour was part of the Ocean Township School District. This district served students from kindergarten to twelfth grade. However, Loch Arbour paid a very high amount per student. In 2016-2017, it was about $143,000 per student. Ocean Township residents paid much less.

So, in 2017, Loch Arbour voters approved a change. They left the Ocean Township district. Now, they send their students to different schools.

Elementary and Middle School

Students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade go to West Long Branch Public Schools. This district has two schools:

  • Betty McElmon Elementary School (pre-K to 4th grade)
  • Frank Antonides School (5th to 8th grade)

Students from Allenhurst and Interlaken also attend these schools.

High School

For high school, students attend Shore Regional High School. This school is in West Long Branch. It serves students from ninth to twelfth grade. Students from Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, and Sea Bright also go to this high school.

Transportation

2018-05-25 12 35 12 View north along New Jersey State Route 71 (Norwood Avenue) at Edgemont Drive in Loch Arbour, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route 71 is the main highway through Loch Arbour

Loch Arbour has about 2.04 miles of roads. Most of these are maintained by the village itself.

Main Roads

Route 71 is the main road that goes north and south through the village.

Travel Times

Loch Arbour is about one hour south of New York City. It is also east of Philadelphia. The closest major highway is Route 18. Other major roads like Interstate 195 and the Garden State Parkway are about 15 minutes away.

Public Transport

NJ Transit offers bus service in the village on the 837 (New Jersey bus) route. Train service is also available nearby. The Allenhurst station is in the next town, Allenhurst. The North Jersey Coast Line train passes through Loch Arbour but does not stop there.

Climate and Weather

Loch Arbour has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and mild winters.

Summer Weather

Most summer days are a bit humid. A cool sea breeze often blows in the afternoon. Sometimes, it can get very hot and humid. The highest temperature ever recorded was about 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) in August 2001. July is usually when the most thunderstorms happen. August is often the wettest month.

Winter Weather

In winter, the average coldest temperature is around 3.7 degrees Fahrenheit (-15.7 degrees Celsius). The coldest temperature ever recorded was -6 degrees Fahrenheit (-21 degrees Celsius) in January 1984. Sometimes, it can feel even colder due to strong winds. On average, Loch Arbour gets about 18 to 24 inches (46 to 61 cm) of snow each winter. February is usually the snowiest month.

Climate data for Loch Arbour, 1981–2010 normals, extremes 1981–2019
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 71.4
(21.9)
78.9
(26.1)
82.4
(28.0)
88.3
(31.3)
95.1
(35.1)
97.0
(36.1)
100.0
(37.8)
100.3
(37.9)
97.5
(36.4)
94.0
(34.4)
80.5
(26.9)
75.0
(23.9)
100.3
(37.9)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 40.0
(4.4)
42.6
(5.9)
49.1
(9.5)
58.7
(14.8)
68.2
(20.1)
77.4
(25.2)
82.8
(28.2)
81.6
(27.6)
75.4
(24.1)
65.0
(18.3)
55.2
(12.9)
45.2
(7.3)
61.9
(16.6)
Daily mean °F (°C) 32.5
(0.3)
34.8
(1.6)
40.9
(4.9)
50.3
(10.2)
59.9
(15.5)
69.4
(20.8)
74.9
(23.8)
73.9
(23.3)
67.4
(19.7)
56.4
(13.6)
47.3
(8.5)
37.7
(3.2)
53.9
(12.2)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 24.9
(−3.9)
26.9
(−2.8)
32.7
(0.4)
41.9
(5.5)
51.6
(10.9)
61.3
(16.3)
67.1
(19.5)
66.1
(18.9)
59.3
(15.2)
47.8
(8.8)
39.4
(4.1)
30.2
(−1.0)
45.9
(7.7)
Record low °F (°C) −6.0
(−21.1)
0.9
(−17.3)
5.7
(−14.6)
18.3
(−7.6)
34.9
(1.6)
44.6
(7.0)
48.3
(9.1)
45.4
(7.4)
39.0
(3.9)
26.2
(−3.2)
14.9
(−9.5)
−0.4
(−18.0)
−6.0
(−21.1)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.62
(92)
3.07
(78)
3.91
(99)
4.16
(106)
3.85
(98)
3.59
(91)
4.69
(119)
4.76
(121)
3.64
(92)
3.96
(101)
3.84
(98)
4.02
(102)
47.11
(1,197)
Average relative humidity (%) 64.6 61.5 60.5 61.8 66.0 70.0 69.9 71.2 71.3 69.4 67.3 65.0 66.6
Average dew point °F (°C) 21.9
(−5.6)
22.9
(−5.1)
28.3
(−2.1)
37.7
(3.2)
48.5
(9.2)
59.2
(15.1)
64.4
(18.0)
64.0
(17.8)
57.8
(14.3)
46.5
(8.1)
37.0
(2.8)
27.0
(−2.8)
43.0
(6.1)
Source: PRISM
Climate data for Sandy Hook, NJ Ocean Water Temperature (16 N Loch Arbour)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Daily mean °F (°C) 37
(3)
36
(2)
40
(4)
46
(8)
55
(13)
62
(17)
69
(21)
72
(22)
68
(20)
59
(15)
51
(11)
43
(6)
53
(12)
Source: NOAA

Ecology and Nature

Loch Arbour's natural plant life would mostly be Oak trees. It is part of the Eastern Hardwood Forest area. The climate zone is 7a. This means the average coldest temperature in winter is around 3.7 degrees Fahrenheit (-15.7 degrees Celsius). New leaves usually appear around March 24. Fall colors are brightest in early November.

Notable People

People who have lived in or are connected to Loch Arbour include:

See also

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