Ocean Gate, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Ocean Gate is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,768. Residents earn $75,278 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,768 Population 3,929/sq mi density
$75,278 Median Income $44,655 per capita
$342,100 Home Value $430,499 Zillow
$1,724 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,278 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$342,100 home value, $1,724/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,278
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $342,100
21% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.2%
1% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,724
48% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.3%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Ocean Gate Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,768
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density3,929/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,278
Per Capita$44,655
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$31,709M
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$342,100
Rent$1,724
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$430,499

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,727/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary543/100K

Health

Obesity29.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.7%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation3 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+94.2%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute27 min
Libraries22

Is Ocean Gate a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ocean Gate receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ocean Gate offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ocean Gate is $75,278, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ocean Gate is $342,100, 21% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,724 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Ocean Gate is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,727 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Ocean Gate experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Ocean Gate has a population of 1,768 with a density of 3,929 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.9%), with 1.1% Black.

Population

1,768
Total Population
3,929
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Ocean Gate vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ocean Gate vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ocean Gate is $75,278, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Ocean Gate vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,278
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,655
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
IRS Avg AGI$86,654

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,958
County GDP$31,709M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,344
Healthcare1,948
Retail2,030
Manufacturing323

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,704
149% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.2 min
Work from Home7.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ocean Gate is $342,100, 21% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,724 (48% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $430,499.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$342,100
21% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$430,499
Median List Price$393,250

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$393,250
$/Sq Ft$337
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.2%
Price Drops22.2%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,724
48% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,704
149% above US avg
Effective Rate2.54%
In Ocean Gate, 29.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.7% report depression. 22.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ocean Gate vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.3%
9% below US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma9.6%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity22.9%
Depression17.7%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Checkup Rate73.6%
Premature Death7,127/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,948
Ocean Gate has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,727 per 100,000 (12% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Ocean Gate vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,726.7/100K
12% below US avg
Burglary542.7/100K
Theft1,085.4/100K
Vehicle Theft98.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)48

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Ocean Gate has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.0 inches
37% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density3,929/sq mi
Coordinates39.9265°N, 74.1348°W
County FIPS34029
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.4%
D 31.4%

Winner: Republican by 36 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.2%
1% below US avg
High School+94.2%
School Test Score6.24
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,929/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,948
Restaurants1,344
Retail Stores2,030

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)48
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.2 min
Work from Home7.0%

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