Ocean Grove, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,916 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
66.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,410 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$764,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,203 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monmouth County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monmouth County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 6 31
Feb 3 7 34
Mar 4 2 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 3 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 3%

Schools

Hope Academy Charter School
<1 miles, N 2.3 star
Midtown Community Elementary School
<1 miles, W 1.4 star

Colleges

Monmouth University
5 miles, NE 3.2 star

Hospitals

Monmouth Medical Center
6 miles, NE 3.2 star
Riverview Medical Center
10 miles, N 3.2 star
Ocean Medical Center
11 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

John F Kennedy International Airport
32 miles, NE 4.1 star
Laguardia Airport
40 miles, NE 4.6 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
43 miles, NW 1.4 star