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Suburb in New Jersey
Current Resident: Truly the only detriment to the town is the noise from Route 35, which runs right through the center. Bay Head is absolutely lovely, very green - most of the town has some tree cover and the streets are lined with trees and flowerpots. There are loads of cute little shops you can go into if you are a tourist or if you are exploring the town. There are four churches: one Methodist, one Episcopalian, one Catholic, and one non-denominational Christian. The Methodist church has the most beautiful bells that it plays all the time. The beach is small but nice. The community is pretty close-knit.... Read 3 reviews
Population 994
#1 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
Suburb in New Jersey,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Truly the only detriment to the town is the noise from Route 35, which runs right through the center. Bay Head is absolutely lovely, very green - most of the town has some tree cover and the streets....
Truly the only detriment to the town is the noise from Route 35, which runs right through the center. Bay Head is absolutely lovely, very green - most of the town has some tree cover and the streets....
Read 3 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 994,
Current Resident: I've lived in Point Pleasant Beach for the past 8 years, and attended the public high school. I have also worked at a number of restaurants and stores in the area. Point Beach is a lovely town, and I have enjoyed living here. In the summer there is a lot of traffic that comes through because there is so much to do in town! Plenty of great restaurants and bars, and the community comes together to support small local businesses. Everyone knows everyone in the Beach, as it is a small town. But living only minutes from the beach- life in the Beach "bubble" is not so bad.... Read 36 reviews
Population 4,748
#2 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
36 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I've lived in Point Pleasant Beach for the past 8 years, and attended the public high school. I have also worked at a number of restaurants and stores in the area. Point Beach is a lovely town, and I...In the summer there is a lot of traffic that comes through because there is so much to do in town! Plenty of great restaurants and bars, and the community comes together to support small local...Everyone knows everyone in the Beach, as it is a small town. But living only minutes from the beach- life in the Beach "bubble" is not so bad..
I've lived in Point Pleasant Beach for the past 8 years, and attended the public high school. I have also worked at a number of restaurants and stores in the area. Point Beach is a lovely town, and I...In the summer there is a lot of traffic that comes through because there is so much to do in town! Plenty of great restaurants and bars, and the community comes together to support small local...Everyone knows everyone in the Beach, as it is a small town. But living only minutes from the beach- life in the Beach "bubble" is not so bad..
Read 36 reviews.
Population: 4,748,
Current Resident: Growing up in a small vacation town certainly has it's pros and it's cons. We call it "The Bubble" for a reason. The town provides the safety end education that enables a child to remain innocent for duration longer than most. The winter is quiet and you become accustom to quiet streets, accessibility to stores and restaurants, as well as blinking lights in town. Come summer and the streets are so packed it's hard to find parking, there are no available reservations for restaurants and every house is overflowing with vacationers. What a unique place to grow up!... Read 8 reviews
Population 2,156
#3 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Growing up in a small vacation town certainly has it's pros and it's cons. We call it "The Bubble" for a reason. The town provides the safety end education that enables a child to remain innocent....
Growing up in a small vacation town certainly has it's pros and it's cons. We call it "The Bubble" for a reason. The town provides the safety end education that enables a child to remain innocent....
Read 8 reviews.
Population: 2,156,
Baltimore, MD•
Online School•
9-12
Parent: We decided to enroll our daughter in Bryn Mawr Online High School for the 2022/2023 school year after reviewing a few schools on our list. We are extremely happy with our decision. Bryn Mawr Online offers it all: authentic learning experiences, an enthusiastic and dedicated staff, personalization of the learning, collective peer collaboration, and ongoing two-way communication. Our daughter truly appreciates all of her teachers and loves the flexibility she has in seeking one-on-one help if she needs it. With such a dedicated staff, we are inclined to say that Bryn Mawr Online is moving our daughter from a passive recipient to an active creator of facts and ideas. They are mastering the secret to providing a learning experience that truly caters to the whole child. Thank you Bryn Mawr Online!... Read 8 reviews
Students 30
Student-teacher ratio 2:1
Blue checkmark.
Online School,
BALTIMORE, MD,
9-12,
8 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We decided to enroll our daughter in Bryn Mawr Online High School for the 2022/2023 school year after reviewing a few schools on our list. We are extremely happy with our decision. Bryn Mawr Online....
We decided to enroll our daughter in Bryn Mawr Online High School for the 2022/2023 school year after reviewing a few schools on our list. We are extremely happy with our decision. Bryn Mawr Online....
Students: 30,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2 to 1,
Current Resident: I have lived here for eighteen years and could not imagine living anywhere else. I stayed during Super Storm Sandy and watched my house flood. This was definitely the worst part of living on such a great island. It was devastating, but the way the community came together was extraordinary.... Read 1 review
Population 1,074
#4 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived here for eighteen years and could not imagine living anywhere else. I stayed during Super Storm Sandy and watched my house flood. This was definitely the worst part of living on such a....
I have lived here for eighteen years and could not imagine living anywhere else. I stayed during Super Storm Sandy and watched my house flood. This was definitely the worst part of living on such a....
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 1,074,
Niche User: Who wouldn't love to live at the beach! It's a great place to live if you like a small town atmosphere where everyone pretty much knows everyone. It is a fairly safe place to be and there is plenty to do if you are into water sports, boating, fishing and surfing. There is great opportunity to start your own business or to volunteer - especially if you are into protecting the environment. The summer is crazy with the influx of visitors and vacation home owners. It jolts one out of the peace and tranquility of the off season and while it is fun when the island comes alive for those three months it can be a relief when the season ends, the traffic lights go off and the island calms down again.... Read 4 reviews
Population 2,272
#5 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Who wouldn't love to live at the beach! It's a great place to live if you like a small town atmosphere where everyone pretty much knows everyone. It is a fairly safe place to be and there is plenty....
Who wouldn't love to live at the beach! It's a great place to live if you like a small town atmosphere where everyone pretty much knows everyone. It is a fairly safe place to be and there is plenty....
Read 4 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 2,272,
Current Resident: Incredibly safe town to live and grow up in- definitely shields you from a lot of dangers. Location is nice, directly next to a very safe and fun boardwalk, Jenkinson's, which offers a lot of job opportunities during the summer. Both elementary schools have wonderful reviews from all of my peers, and almost everyone from my graduating class went on to 4-year degree programs or a trade school immediately after high school. Close to the beach but out of the risk for flooding, plenty of healthy restaurant options and a large grocery store, but also wonderful ice cream.... Read 76 reviews
Population 18,839
#6 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
76 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Incredibly safe town to live and grow up in- definitely shields you from a lot of dangers. Location is nice, directly next to a very safe and fun boardwalk, Jenkinson's, which offers a lot of job....
Incredibly safe town to live and grow up in- definitely shields you from a lot of dangers. Location is nice, directly next to a very safe and fun boardwalk, Jenkinson's, which offers a lot of job....
Read 76 reviews.
Population: 18,839,
Current Resident: Surf City is a good place to live in NJ. All locations in the town are close to the beach and ocean and the bay. It has an excellent library and good eateries and stores. It's a small town which is nice. Real estate taxes are reasonable. It has a good police department and beach patrol. Housing is a bit expensive because it's located on Long Beach Island which is a highly desired community. It is a very family friendly community. Transportation is convenient, with major highways close by. Very good environment for raising children.... Read 2 reviews
Population 1,259
#7 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Surf City is a good place to live in NJ. All locations in the town are close to the beach and ocean and the bay. It has an excellent library and good eateries and stores. It's a small town which is....
Surf City is a good place to live in NJ. All locations in the town are close to the beach and ocean and the bay. It has an excellent library and good eateries and stores. It's a small town which is....
Read 2 reviews.
Population: 1,259,
Former Resident: Toms River is one of the great place to live in. There are so many places you can visit whether its a park, shopping mall, fast food chains, library, school, gym, grocery stores, more! Places are minutes away from each other so you can go easily. Plus you can even go at the beach! The houses are great too. You can explore many things in Toms River. Its also safer because there are polices around the area. The people there and the neighborhood are also nice. They would greet you when you pass by and they’re friendly. Overall, I had a great experience living in Toms River. I highly recommend!... Read 207 reviews
Population 91,798
#8 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
207 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says Toms River is one of the great place to live in. There are so many places you can visit whether its a park, shopping mall, fast food chains, library, school, gym, grocery stores, more! Places are... The houses are great too. You can explore many things in Toms River. Its also safer because there are polices around the area. The people there and the neighborhood are also nice. They would greet....
Toms River is one of the great place to live in. There are so many places you can visit whether its a park, shopping mall, fast food chains, library, school, gym, grocery stores, more! Places are... The houses are great too. You can explore many things in Toms River. Its also safer because there are polices around the area. The people there and the neighborhood are also nice. They would greet....
Read 207 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 91,798,
Population 1,000
#9 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
Population: 1,000,
Current Resident: I love living in Island Heights. We moved here from Hainesport, NJ (which Niche rates better, an A) - but we love it here. Our neighbors in Island Heights are so incredibly kind and inviting. They treat our son like their own, and invite us to their gatherings. We have access to the river & bay, we're 10 minutes from the beach and Seaside Heights. But because it is a small town, there is no summer crowd to contend with (like you get in Point Pleasant or other beach towns). The community does trend older, and most of our immediate neighbors are retirees. But we are meeting more and more families, and the grade school is a Blue Ribbon school. Love it here.... Read 2 reviews
Population 1,521
#10 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love living in Island Heights.We moved here from Hainesport, NJ (which Niche rates better, an A) - but we love it here.Our neighbors in Island Heights are so incredibly kind and inviting. They treat our son like their own, and invite us to their gatherings.We have access to the river & bay, we're 10 minutes from the beach and Seaside Heights. But because it is a small town, there is no summer crowd to contend with (like you get in Point Pleasant or...The community does trend older, and most of our immediate neighbors are retirees. But we are meeting more and more families, and the grade school is a Blue Ribbon school.Love it here..
I love living in Island Heights.We moved here from Hainesport, NJ (which Niche rates better, an A) - but we love it here.Our neighbors in Island Heights are so incredibly kind and inviting. They treat our son like their own, and invite us to their gatherings.We have access to the river & bay, we're 10 minutes from the beach and Seaside Heights. But because it is a small town, there is no summer crowd to contend with (like you get in Point Pleasant or...The community does trend older, and most of our immediate neighbors are retirees. But we are meeting more and more families, and the grade school is a Blue Ribbon school.Love it here..
Population: 1,521,
Current Resident: The small one square mile town is perfect for any family who likes simplicity. Pine Beach has a bike path, perfect to take a walk on or ride a bike on. It also has the local elementary school, a park, and the bay right down the road. The town is always well maintained and you always see friendly neighbors when out in the town. I practically spent my whole childhood growing up in Pine Beach and have always loved it. I urge families who like a peaceful yet friendly atmosphere to check out our little local town for themselves, so they can witness the beauty of it as well!... Read 3 reviews
Population 2,318
#11 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The small one square mile town is perfect for any family who likes simplicity. Pine Beach has a bike path, perfect to take a walk on or ride a bike on. It also has the local elementary school, a....
The small one square mile town is perfect for any family who likes simplicity. Pine Beach has a bike path, perfect to take a walk on or ride a bike on. It also has the local elementary school, a....
Population: 2,318,
Current Resident: Moved here in the beginning of 2019 and never looked back. 2 minutes one way you have beautiful LBI and 2 minutes the other way you have all the stores you need on 72. This little town is a beautiful waterfront paradise with all professionals. Everyone is always out walking, running or biking. Everyone seems to be happy all the time and I now see why. If you can afford to live here, do not hesitate! Moving here was the best decision we ever made.... Read 1 review
Population 4,729
#12 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Moved here in the beginning of 2019 and never looked back. 2 minutes one way you have beautiful LBI and 2 minutes the other way you have all the stores you need on 72. This little town is a....
Moved here in the beginning of 2019 and never looked back. 2 minutes one way you have beautiful LBI and 2 minutes the other way you have all the stores you need on 72. This little town is a....
Population: 4,729,
Current Resident: Great, little community. It's so diverse in both age and race which is awesome. People here are old-fashion friendly, neighborly and hospitable which make it feel extra homey. Prices are great, especially for starting a family or first time buyers. The best part is they vote red here so it's all-around a true American town!... Read 45 reviews
Population 10,863
#13 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
45 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Great, little community. It's so diverse in both age and race which is awesome. People here are old-fashion friendly, neighborly and hospitable which make it feel extra homey. Prices are great,....
Great, little community. It's so diverse in both age and race which is awesome. People here are old-fashion friendly, neighborly and hospitable which make it feel extra homey. Prices are great,....
Read 45 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 10,863,
Population 2,440
#14 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Population: 2,440,
Population 1,378
#15 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
Population: 1,378,
Current Resident: Great place to raise a family. Quiet overall but great community. Also quick ridw to the parkway for easy commuting.... Read 43 reviews
Population 17,886
#16 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
43 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Great place to raise a family. Quiet overall but great community. Also quick ridw to the parkway for easy commuting..
Great place to raise a family. Quiet overall but great community. Also quick ridw to the parkway for easy commuting..
Read 43 reviews.
Population: 17,886,
Current Resident: I moved here from Lakewood township and I love this town ! I love how we have easy access to grocery stores and great restaurants. I partially like how close we car located to point pleasant beach ! Great roads, great neighbors, and fast responding police officials!... Read 221 reviews
Population 73,745
#17 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
221 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I moved here from Lakewood township and I love this town ! I love how we have easy access to grocery stores and great restaurants. I partially like how close we car located to point pleasant beach !....
I moved here from Lakewood township and I love this town ! I love how we have easy access to grocery stores and great restaurants. I partially like how close we car located to point pleasant beach !....
Read 221 reviews.
Population: 73,745,
Current Resident: Great place to live! Near the cities (about an hour away from New York & Philadelphia), beaches, amusement park, no crime to speak of, and plenty of stores!... Read 15 reviews
Population 9,148
#18 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
15 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Great place to live! Near the cities (about an hour away from New York & Philadelphia), beaches, amusement park, no crime to speak of, and plenty of stores!.
Great place to live! Near the cities (about an hour away from New York & Philadelphia), beaches, amusement park, no crime to speak of, and plenty of stores!.
Read 15 reviews.
Population: 9,148,
Current Resident: Overall a good place. Feels very safe and a variety of stores are readily accessible, however, there is little to do as far as entertainment goes besides a run-down movie theatre and going out to eat.... Read 47 reviews
Population 2,097
#19 Best Places to Live in Ocean County.
47 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Overall a good place. Feels very safe and a variety of stores are readily accessible, however, there is little to do as far as entertainment goes besides a run-down movie theatre and going out to eat..
Overall a good place. Feels very safe and a variety of stores are readily accessible, however, there is little to do as far as entertainment goes besides a run-down movie theatre and going out to eat..
Read 47 reviews.
Population: 2,097,
Town in New Jersey
Nearby Resident: Organized trash and recyclable pick-up, multiple state and local police always on patrol, always events happening at the Tuckerton Seaport and community events in the town! Love the new Walmart in the Little Egg Harbor area and Tuckerton has nice antique and small local shops. Need more variety in shopping plazas and nightlife.... Read 17 reviews
Population 3,558
Town in New Jersey,
17 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Nearby Resident says Organized trash and recyclable pick-up, multiple state and local police always on patrol, always events happening at the Tuckerton Seaport and community events in the town! Love the new Walmart in....
Organized trash and recyclable pick-up, multiple state and local police always on patrol, always events happening at the Tuckerton Seaport and community events in the town! Love the new Walmart in....
Read 17 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Population: 3,558,
Population 1,827
Population: 1,827,
Population 1,826
Population: 1,826,
Current Resident: It's a little town with a bad reputation. Every town has their problems. However, our little town has a strong community. Everyone knows each other and many people don't move. The woman down the road has lived down the street from me for 30 years. She walks past the house and waves and we a... Read 17 reviews
Population 3,641
17 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It's a little town with a bad reputation. Every town has their problems. However, our little town has a strong community. Everyone knows each other and many people don't move. The woman down the road....
It's a little town with a bad reputation. Every town has their problems. However, our little town has a strong community. Everyone knows each other and many people don't move. The woman down the road....
Population: 3,641,
Current Resident: Seaside Park is a wonderful town near Seaside Heights. It is the cleaner, nicer version of the Heights.... Read 8 reviews
Population 1,804
8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Seaside Park is a wonderful town near Seaside Heights. It is the cleaner, nicer version of the Heights..
Seaside Park is a wonderful town near Seaside Heights. It is the cleaner, nicer version of the Heights..
Population: 1,804,
Current Resident: Barnegat is a tight-knit community, especially in the high school I go to. Everyone knows everyone. I’ve been able to grow up with the same friends I made in pre-school. The people are what really makes Barnegat great.... Read 12 reviews
Population 3,670
12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Barnegat is a tight-knit community, especially in the high school I go to. Everyone knows everyone. I’ve been able to grow up with the same friends I made in pre-school. The people are what really....
Barnegat is a tight-knit community, especially in the high school I go to. Everyone knows everyone. I’ve been able to grow up with the same friends I made in pre-school. The people are what really....
Read 12 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Population: 3,670,
Orange Board of Education School District, NJ•
PK, K-7
Niche User: we are distinguished. The teachers are the best. We are the best school in the district of orange. We win everything.... Read 1 review
Students 410
Student-teacher ratio 13:1
Orange Board of Education School District, NJ,
PK, K-7,
Featured Review: Niche User says we are distinguished. The teachers are the best. We are the best school in the district of orange. We win everything..
we are distinguished. The teachers are the best. We are the best school in the district of orange. We win everything..
Students: 410,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
Front Royal, VA•
Private School•
6-12
Parent: The Admissions department made the application process seamless. They were easy to reach; gladly returned phone calls and inquiries; and, assisted with the application process during each step. Compared to other independent college prep institutions, RMA is a small school. However, we were thoroughly impressed with the diversity that we saw during the summer camp program; We were pleased to see that it carried over to the academic year. The curriculum is rigorous. The staff is caring. There are a variety of extracurricular activities that are day and boarding inclusive. Any family "on the fence" about RMA should definitely consider a second look, or reach out to staff. You'll be glad you did!... Read 173 reviews
Students 331
Student-teacher ratio 7:1
Private School,
FRONT ROYAL, VA,
6-12,
173 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says The Admissions department made the application process seamless. They were easy to reach; gladly returned phone calls and inquiries; and, assisted with the application process during each step. Compared to other independent college prep institutions, RMA is a small school. However, we were thoroughly impressed with the diversity that we saw during the summer camp program; We were pleased...The curriculum is rigorous. The staff is caring. There are a variety of extracurricular activities that are day and boarding inclusive. Any family "on the fence" about RMA should definitely consider....
The Admissions department made the application process seamless. They were easy to reach; gladly returned phone calls and inquiries; and, assisted with the application process during each step. Compared to other independent college prep institutions, RMA is a small school. However, we were thoroughly impressed with the diversity that we saw during the summer camp program; We were pleased...The curriculum is rigorous. The staff is caring. There are a variety of extracurricular activities that are day and boarding inclusive. Any family "on the fence" about RMA should definitely consider....
Read 173 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 331,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
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