New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Ocean Grove is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,916. Residents earn $74,410 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ocean Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Ocean Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ocean Grove is $74,410, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Ocean Grove is $764,200, making it a premium housing market at 171% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,212 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 10.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Ocean Grove is a highly educated community — 66.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ocean Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,410 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $84,718 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,968 |
| County GDP | $52,693M |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Healthcare | 2,730 |
| Retail | 2,557 |
| Manufacturing | 419 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.60% |
| Commute Time | 30.8 min |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |
| Census Median | $764,200 |
| 171% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $779,000 |
| Median List Price | $779,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $797 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,212 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.60% |
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,881/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2118°N, 74.0069°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 66.3% |
| 97% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,881/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 30.8 min |
| Work from Home | 23.9% |