Living in Ocean, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ocean · Census data 2020–2024
Ocean has 9,014 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $100,524 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $475,200, the median rent is $1,217/month.
Ocean at a glance
- Population
- 9,014
- Median age
- 52.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $100,524State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $475,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,217/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Ocean a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ocean
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ocean the median home value is $475,200, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,217 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,332 a month in housing costs.
Ocean median household income
The median household income in Ocean is $100,524 and the income per person is $52,462. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Ocean: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,407
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.31
Ocean demographics
- Population
- 9,014
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 32.9%
- Households
- 3,908
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ocean ›
Education in Ocean
32.5% of adults 25 and older in Ocean have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ocean
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Ocean vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean | 9,014 | $100,524 | $475,200 | $1,217 |
| Waretown | 2,076 | $121,538 | $505,800 | — |
| Forked River | 5,196 | $91,493 | $437,000 | $2,170 |
| Barnegat | 25,165 | $91,540 | $399,000 | $1,752 |
| Ocean Acres | 19,204 | $121,924 | $402,500 | $2,241 |
| Lacey | 29,508 | $102,624 | $409,400 | $1,971 |
| Barnegat Light | 500 | $125,417 | $1,107,800 | — |
| Stafford | 29,834 | $117,612 | $426,200 | $1,800 |
| Manahawkin | 2,392 | $77,031 | $465,000 | $1,730 |
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Ocean ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Ocean: FAQ
What is the median household income in Ocean, NJ?
The median household income in Ocean is $100,524, about the same as the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ocean?
The median home value in Ocean is $475,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Ocean?
The median gross rent in Ocean is $1,217 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Ocean, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Ocean?
The median age in Ocean is 52.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Ocean?
The average commute to work in Ocean is 37 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ocean?
The unemployment rate in Ocean is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ocean?
32.5% of adults in Ocean have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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