Freehold, NJ is a compact, historic county seat with a walkable downtown of restaurants, craft breweries, boutiques and regular community events — the kind of friendly, lived‑in place that makes multi‑week assignments feel like a real home base rather than a hotel corridor.
You’re also a short drive from the Jersey Shore (Asbury Park’s beaches and live‑music scene) and roughly 35 miles from Manhattan for big‑city nights and weekend escapes, so you get relaxed suburban living with easy access to major urban amenities.