Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth · $1B production campus · breaking ground 2026
Netflix Is Building a $1 Billion Studio Down the Road. Here's Where to Live.
A 292-acre, 12-soundstage production campus is rising at the former Fort Monmouth Army base — roughly 1,400 permanent jobs once it's running, full completion targeted for 2028. Compare 47 towns within a 30-mile radius on drive time, property taxes, and schools before you decide where to land.
$1B
Netflix studio investment
292 acres
Former Fort Monmouth base
~1,400
Permanent jobs projected
47 towns
Tracked within 30 miles
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Why are people moving to New Jersey near Fort Monmouth?
Netflix broke ground in May 2026 on a $1 billion production studio at the former Fort Monmouth Army base in Monmouth County, NJ. The 292-acre campus will include 12 soundstages (nearly 500,000 sq ft), and is expected to create roughly 3,500 construction jobs and 1,400 permanent jobs once complete. That kind of investment is drawing interest from people considering a move to the surrounding towns, whether for work in production or simply for the area's growth prospects.
What towns are within a 30-mile radius of Fort Monmouth, NJ?
This site tracks 47 towns within roughly a 30-mile radius of Fort Monmouth, spanning Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, and Union counties, plus Staten Island, NY for reference. Each town includes drive time to Fort Monmouth, property tax rates, and school data.
When will the Netflix Fort Monmouth studio be finished?
Netflix is targeting full completion of the studio campus in 2028. Construction reached a milestone in June 2026 with the final structural beam placed on two of the soundstages.
How much do homes cost near Fort Monmouth, NJ?
Home prices and property tax burdens vary significantly across the towns in this area — from dense shore boroughs to rural, farmland-preserved townships further inland. Use the tool on this site to compare towns by your budget, home size, and timeline, and see property tax data for each.
Sources: Netflix — Breaking Ground on Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth, NJBIZ, The Hollywood Reporter.
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