Oceanport, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,130 Population 1,934/sq mi density
$156,196 Median Income $73,874 per capita
$685,800 Home Value $969,420 Zillow
$1,310 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
49 Violent Crime/100K 373 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$156,196 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$685,800 home value, $1,310/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Oceanport, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$156,196
108% above
$73,874 per capita
Home Value
$685,800
143% above
Zillow: $969,420
Median Rent
$1,310/mo
13% above
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
49/100K
87% below
373/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.6%
53% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Oceanport Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oceanport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
208%
Home Value
243%
Rent
113%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
153%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oceanport a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oceanport residents earn a median household income of $156,196 , which is 108% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $73,874. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oceanport is $685,800 , 143% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $969,420. Median rent is $1,310/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Oceanport reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 373/100K.

Education

51.6% of adults in Oceanport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oceanport has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). 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 37.

Data Overview

People

Population6,130
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density1,934/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$156,196
Per Capita$73,874
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357

Housing

A
Home Value$685,800
Rent$1,310
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$969,420
Housing Units2,694
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent49/100K
Property373/100K

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation6 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.6%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37

Did You Know?

Oceanport was founded in 1920.
The median home in Oceanport was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.