What are the schools like in Oceanport, NJ?

Oceanport is served primarily by Oceanport School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1.

What is the median household income in Oceanport?

The median household income in Oceanport, NJ is $132,723 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.5%.

What is the weather like in Oceanport, NJ?

Oceanport has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Oceanport, NJ affordable or expensive?

Oceanport's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oceanport is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $644,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Oceanport, NJ?

Oceanport has a violent crime rate of 48.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 372.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oceanport, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Oceanport is a small town of 6,119 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $132,723 and a 7.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Oceanport stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oceanport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Oceanport 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

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

Metric	Oceanport, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$644,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$132,723	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Oceanport's violent crime rate is 48.6 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

48.6 /100k

Property Crime

372.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Oceanport is served primarily by Oceanport School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oceanport, NJ	National Avg
School District	Oceanport School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oceanport sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 24.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oceanport, NJ
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	24.5"

Demographics

Metric	Oceanport, NJ	National Avg
Population	6,119	—
Median Age	51.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	17.1%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Little Silver, NJ 2 mi West Long Branch, NJ 2 mi Shrewsbury, NJ 2 mi Long Branch, NJ 2 mi Monmouth Beach, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Oceanport

Oceanport, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07757

Oceanport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oceanport, NJ affordable or expensive?

Oceanport's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Oceanport roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $644,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Oceanport, NJ?

Oceanport's violent crime rate is 48.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 372.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oceanport?

Public schools in Oceanport are operated by Oceanport School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 48.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oceanport, NJ a good place to live?

Oceanport, NJ has a population of 6,119, a median household income of $132,723, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%. 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 Oceanport?

Oceanport averages 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 24.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Oceanport?

Oceanport, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07757.

What is the population of Oceanport?

The population of Oceanport, New Jersey is 6,119 with a median age of 51.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oceanport?

Key numbers for living in Oceanport: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $644,200, median household income $132,723, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oceanport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.