Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Oceanport
Oceanport, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,144
Population
5,938
Renter Mix
18% Rent
Family-friendly living just minutes from the New Jersey coast
Bayfront
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Family-Friendly
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Ocean
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Restaurants
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Great Schools
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Nestled along the shores of Shrewsbury Bay near the Atlantic Coast, Oceanport provides an idyllic setting for families, professionals, or anyone who wants to settle down near the incredible beaches of New Jersey. Modern apartment communities, single-family homes, condos, and more round out the rental market in Oceanport. Seafood restaurants, upscale Italian eateries, Mexican food, bars, and other local hotspots are scattered around Oceanport, some with fantastic bay views.
Community parks make it easy to enjoy the seaside atmosphere year round. Families love Oceanport’s great schools and community atmosphere, but renters of all types will enjoy this safe, bayfront community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$116,024
Average: $143,403
Education
2,620
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,933
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oceanport has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Oceanport, NJ is $2,144 for one bedroom, $2,485 for two bedrooms, and $3,108 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oceanport has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,144/month
1,055 Sq Ft
House
$13,033/month
2,107 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oceanport, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
264 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
295 Students
Public
Grades K-8
264 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Murray Farmhouse and Barn
- Poricy Brook Fossil Beds
- Huber Woods Environmental Center
- Twin Lights State Historic Site
- Hartshorne Woods 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 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.