Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
23%
Neptune City
Neptune City, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,092
Population
4,625
Renter Mix
41% Rent
One of Jersey’s best waterfront communities
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Nestled along Shark River off of the Atlantic Coast, Neptune City is a laid-back beach town with small-town charm. Featuring riverside single-family homes and cozy apartments from affordable to upscale, Neptune City allows renters to live in their own oasis. Although the townhouses two great waterfront parks and array of locally owned businesses, Neptune City borders several other coastal communities, giving residents even more options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Belmar Beach, Bradley Beach, and Avon-by-the-Sea are all great options for a great beach day. And if you ever want to travel in the city, Neptune City is about an hour’s drive or less to several major cities including Trenton, Philadelphia, and New York City.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,678
Average: $92,670
Education
1,103
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,640
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Neptune City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Neptune City, NJ is $2,140 for one bedroom, and $2,609 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Neptune City has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,140/month
736 Sq Ft
House
$7,001/month
1,935 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
252 Students
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
252 Students
Academy Allied Health & Science
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pine Creek Railroad
- Allaire State Park
- Jenkinson's Aquarium
- Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- John F Kennedy 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.