Median Age
56 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
33%
Monmouth Beach
Monmouth Beach, NJ Area Guide
Enjoy quiet seaside living near an array of amenities
Seaside
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Coastal
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Family-Friendly
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Laidback
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Luxurious
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Upscale
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Located on the Jersey shore, the picturesque borough of Monmouth Beach lies between the Shrewsbury River and the Atlantic Ocean. Monmouth Beach residents enjoy a laidback, family-friendly lifestyle amongst a close-knit community. Proximity to the water shapes life in Monmouth Beach, with an abundance of boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities in town. Mom-and-pop shops and restaurants are heavily frequented in Monmouth Beach, with mainstays such as My Kitchen Witch Café and the Beach Tavern.
While Monmouth Beach provides a quiet atmosphere, it is proximate to a range of attractions, including Hartshorne Woods Park, Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Monmouth Park, Count Basie Theatre, and Monmouth Mall. Major destinations like New York City and Philadelphia are within a two-hour drive of Monmouth Beach as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$150,203
Average: $169,332
Education
2,274
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,910
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Monmouth Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Monmouth Beach, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Monmouth Beach Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
257 Students
Monmouth Beach Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
257 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Twin Lights State Historic Site
- Hartshorne Woods Park
- Huber Woods Environmental Center
- Murray Farmhouse and Barn
- Poricy Brook Fossil Beds
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- John F Kennedy International
- Newark Liberty International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.