What are the schools like in Ocean Gate, NJ?

Ocean Gate is served primarily by Ocean Gate School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.2:1.

What is the median household income in Ocean Gate?

The median household income in Ocean Gate, NJ is $67,788 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Ocean Gate, NJ?

Ocean Gate has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

Ocean Gate, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ocean Gate, NJ affordable or expensive?

Ocean Gate's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ocean Gate is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $323,000 and the median rent is $1,779 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ocean Gate, NJ?

Ocean Gate has a violent crime rate of 291.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 486.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ocean Gate, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Ocean Gate is a small town of 1,682 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $67,788 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Ocean Gate stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living. Whether Ocean Gate is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ocean Gate city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Ocean Gate's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ocean Gate costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ocean Gate, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$323,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,779	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,788	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ocean Gate's violent crime rate is 291.8 per 100,000 residents — 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

291.8 /100k

Property Crime

486.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ocean Gate is served primarily by Ocean Gate School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ocean Gate, NJ	National Avg
School District	Ocean Gate School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ocean Gate sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ocean Gate, NJ
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	51.2"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Ocean Gate, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,682	—
Median Age	46.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.0%	22.2%
65 and over	23.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Ocean Gate

Ocean Gate, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08740

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocean Gate, NJ affordable or expensive?

Ocean Gate's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ocean Gate roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $323,000 and median rent is $1,779/month.

What is the crime rate in Ocean Gate, NJ?

Ocean Gate's violent crime rate is 291.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 486.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ocean Gate?

Public schools in Ocean Gate are operated by Ocean Gate School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1. 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ocean Gate, NJ a good place to live?

Ocean Gate, NJ has a population of 1,682, a median household income of $67,788, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ocean Gate?

Ocean Gate averages 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ocean Gate?

Ocean Gate, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08740.

What is the population of Ocean Gate?

The population of Ocean Gate, New Jersey is 1,682 with a median age of 46.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ocean Gate?

Key numbers for living in Ocean Gate: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $323,000, median household income $67,788, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ocean Gate side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.