Living in Ocean, NJ
Suburb in New Jersey
Ocean is a suburb in New Jersey, home to about 28,000 people, with 10.1 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, much of daily life is walkable. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are a mix of apartments and houses.
Is Ocean a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Big job market: about 10.1 million people live within 31 mi
- Mild summers: highs around 81°F
- Strong healthcare: 7 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Safe: violent crime is 0.1× the US rate (FBI 2019)
👎 Cons
- Higher taxes: about $2,267 state income tax per resident, 1.59% property tax
- Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $732k, and rent is $3,040 a month
- Cloudier than most places
- Few dog parks: 4 within 9 mi
Whether it's a good place for you depends on what you value. Take the quiz to see how Ocean ranks against your own priorities.
Key facts
Living in Ocean: common questions
What is the cost of living in Ocean?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $732k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $3,040 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 113, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Ocean?
New Jersey collects about $2,267 in state income tax per resident, and homeowners here pay about 1.59% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Ocean safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.1× in FBI 2019 data).
How are the schools in Ocean?
Public schools in Ocean test above the US average in math and reading (2018–19 state tests, put on one national scale with NAEP), with about 10 students per teacher.
What is the weather like in Ocean?
Ocean has cold winters: winter days average around 44°F and summer days around 81°F, with roughly 25″ of snow a year.
Does Ocean get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from strong wind and flooding: 7 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.37 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Ocean?
The nearest major airport is JFK, about 30 mi away.
How Ocean scores
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