Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
25%
Ocean, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,665
Population
27,951
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Discover gracious living in the coastal Township of Ocean.
Coastal Living
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Seaside
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Parks
Tucked along the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County, Ocean Township puts you within easy reach of Asbury Park’s boardwalk and beach scene without the nonstop crowds. The township is made up of three distinct communities — Oakhurst, Wanamassa, and Wayside — each with its own character. Whale Pond Brook Preserve and Joe Palaia Park offer plenty of green space for outdoor enthusiasts, while Deal Lake draws golfers to the nine-hole William F. Larking Golf Course at Colonial Terrace. Shopping and dining options are spread throughout the township, and proximity to the Shore towns means weekend plans practically write themselves.
Monmouth University sits at Ocean Township’s northeastern edge, bringing an active, engaged energy to the area. Renters here will find a solid mix of garden-style apartment communities, townhomes, and single-family rentals. Options range from cozy one-bedroom layouts to more spacious multi-bedroom units suited for roommates or those needing a home office. Established in 1849, Ocean Township has deep roots in Monmouth County history, and that long-standing character gives the community a grounded, settled feel that newer developments rarely match.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$109,838
Average: $136,135
Education
11,124
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,616
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ocean has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Ocean, NJ is $1,665 for one bedroom, $2,288 for two bedrooms, and $3,512 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ocean has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,665/month
740 Sq Ft
House
$6,629/month
1,903 Sq Ft
Condo
$5,663/month
800 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,523/month
1,730 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ocean, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades 9-11
16 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Thompson Park
- Murray Farmhouse and Barn
- Poricy Brook Fossil Beds
- Pine Creek Railroad
- Allaire State Park
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 June 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.