2019 Best Places to Live in Ocean CountyAbout this List

Bay Head

• Suburb in New Jersey

• A-

• A

• 1,011 Population

Point Pleasant Beach

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 27 reviews

Visitor: We go to Point Pleasant Beach every summer and just love all the excitement. There is something for everyone in the whole family to do. They have a boardwalk, beach, aquarium, restaurants, movies on the beach and arcades as well. Even in the off seasons Point Pleasant Beach offers a Holiday tour through the Antrim Public School and also host Strides of Point Pleasant, which is a walk for Cancer. It is a great place and everyone should visit it if given the chance.
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• B+

• A

• 4,577 Population

North Beach Haven

• Town in New Jersey
• 4 reviews

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.
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• B+

• A-

• 2,103 Population

Surf City

• Town in New Jersey
• 1 review

Nearby Resident: Surf City is the perfect beach town to be in during the summer. Lots of little shops, the beaches are usually clean and nice. The only thing is the traffic coming over the bridge, especially during the peak of summer. I live in a neighboring town only ten minutes away. During the winter, there is not much to do here, and many shops close.
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• B+

• A-

• 1,238 Population

Beach Haven

• Town in New Jersey

• B+

• A-

• 1,102 Population

Point Pleasant

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 63 reviews

Current Resident: Point Pleasant has been a lovely town to grow up in. It is small and extremely safe. We have a low crime rate and we have a tight bond as a community. Living just minutes away from the beach has also been a blessing. It’s nice to say that I live where other people go to for vacation! In the summer, the streets are packed with children on bikes, families walking their dog, and cars filled with tourists coming down for the weekend. It is a bustling little town in the summer months, since we live right near the Jenkinson’s boardwalk and miles of beautiful beach! I’m very lucky to have grown up here and hope to raise my future family here, as well.
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• B+

• A-

• 18,519 Population

Pine Beach

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 1 review

Current Resident: I've lived here since I was about 5 years old. What I love is that it is a very small, but active community. I see an array of citizens jogging, riding their bikes, or walking their dogs daily and it really brings the cozy town to life. My neighbors will struck up conversations with each other and occasionally host barbecues in which the whole block is invited. The suburb is relatively friendly and inviting.
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• B+

• B

• 2,185 Population

Lavallette

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 4 reviews

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!
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• B+

• A+

• 2,042 Population

Manahawkin

• Town in New Jersey
• 36 reviews

Current Resident: It has great eateries, located near the shore, and has something to do for all ages! The Regional school offers an abundance of extra curricular activities and vocational outlets. Plenty of chain restaurants and shopping centers for your everyday needs. Located ten miles from Long Beach Island, the number one family vacation on the east coast!
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• B

• B+

• 2,375 Population

Toms River

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 188 reviews

Current Resident: Conveniently located, East dover is slowly becoming North dover so my prediction is East dover raises in value over the next 10 years. Big town so good and bad but if you do some research there are nice places to raise your kids affordably. Mall is fine, lots of entertainment and restaurants. Silverton area is very nice. Most people have an unusually high sense of love for this town which I guess is nice! Public schools arn't too bad either. It's a pretty good town.
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• B

• B

• 88,707 Population

Dover Beaches South

• Suburb in New Jersey

• B

• B

• 1,168 Population

Island Heights

• Suburb in New Jersey

• B

• B-

• 1,581 Population

Beach Haven West

• Town in New Jersey
• 1 review

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.
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• B

• B+

• 3,857 Population

Dover Beaches North

• Suburb in New Jersey

• B-

• B

• 1,540 Population

Ocean Acres

• Town in New Jersey
• 42 reviews

Niche User: I love the area in which I grew up and live. It is just a short 10 minute drive to the ocean and has many great seasonal restaurants. There are many large parks for younger children to play and paths for people to walk. The land itself is beautiful. However, in the winter it is a rather quiet town and there are not many activities to partake in. The standard movies, bowling and quick restaurants are what people look forward to on the weekends. But in the summer it's the place to be. I cannot imagine myself living far from the Jersey shore when I grow up.
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• B-

• B+

• 16,227 Population

Seaside Park

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 7 reviews

Former Resident: Grew up in beautiful Seaside Park. Walk to the beach was a block away, same distance to the bay.Watersports are classic.Peaceful, friendly, loving place to be raised in.School there brings warmth in joy to every family. History alone us magnificent. Right next to Seaside park
You have the Heights, which brings rides, arcades, jobs.
Read 7 Reviews

• B-

• B-

• 1,566 Population

Vista Center

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 2 reviews

• B-

• A-

• 2,350 Population

Brick Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 192 reviews

Current Resident: Brick Township is an amazing place to live, especially with a family! It is very safe and there are innumerable families around. Not to mention we have our own public beach and are right next to the famous Point Pleasant and Seaside. Great location with all four beautiful seasons. The public schools are pretty old but the education offered is pretty good. Overall Brick is a wonderful town.
Read 192 Reviews

• B-

• C+

• 75,118 Population

Beachwood

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 36 reviews

Current Resident: It's a good town. We've been here 13 years. The taxes are good, the town is pretty safe (great cops). Definitely a family oriented town. Some people don't keep up their property which is frustrating, but overall, it's a good town.
Read 36 Reviews

• C+

• B

• 11,193 Population

Pine Lake Park

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 13 reviews

Niche User: Secluded, but not. We are 15 minutes from the beach, the mall, the woods, an amusement park, and many other attractions. We have everything we need off the major roads and we are living nice in our suburban community. The only thing that bothers me is the heroine problem in the town next door
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• C+

• B-

• 8,732 Population

New Egypt

• Town in New Jersey
• 5 reviews

Current Resident: New Egypt is a wonderful small town. There are great public schools with teachers who truly care for their students. There is not much to actually do in the city, with the closest large attraction being Great Adventure, which is minutes away. New Egypt is a safe, family-friendly town. Though, the area is not too diverse, and its at least a 30 minute drive to any reasonable grocery store or shops.
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• C+

• B+

• 2,421 Population

Barnegat

• Town in New Jersey
• 7 reviews

Current Resident: Barnegat is a great family friendly town. There is lots to do and it's in a great location! Our town is getting even better with new and improved parks, shops and restaurants.
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• C+

• C+

• 2,728 Population

Forked River

• Town in New Jersey
• 12 reviews

Current Resident: I enjoy the community and that we are a small town. We have lakes to swim in and give a nice scenery. Our schools are very nice, well teachers and good control. They also are involved a lot with the community and sporting events. There are many jobs that are available you just have to be 18 for most. We also hold a lot of events with our friends and families.
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• C+

• C+

• 4,789 Population

Tuckerton

• Town in New Jersey
• 10 reviews

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.
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• C+

• C+

• 3,371 Population

South Toms River

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 15 reviews

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 15 Reviews

• C+

• B

• 3,741 Population