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Pier Village and the boardwalk, Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, two train stations to New York, and neighborhoods from the North End to Elberon.

County
Monmouth
Population
31,667 (2020 Census)
Land area
5.1 sq mi
Water area
1.2 sq mi

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Long Branch is an oceanfront city in Monmouth County, about 31 miles from Penn Station in Manhattan and 67 from Philadelphia in a straight line. Its sections include the North End, Branchport, Downtown, Uptown, the West End and Elberon. Ulysses S. Grant summered here, and the county's Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park is named for the presidents who spent time in the city.

The boardwalk runs along the northern oceanfront past Pier Village, with its carousel, shops and restaurants, and summer concerts play the Great Lawn and the Broadway Band Shell. Monmouth Medical Center is on Second Avenue, NJ TRANSIT's North Jersey Coast Line stops at Long Branch and Elberon, and Branchport Park and Pleasure Bay Park sit on the river side of town.

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Notable Neighborhoods In Long Branch

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Long Branch At A Glance

Coastal Living with Urban Amenities: Long Branch, located along the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County, offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle combined with urban conveniences.The city boasts a revitalized beachfront, diverse dining options, and a variety of housing styles, making it an attractive destination for residents and investors alike.

Curious about the latest trends in the Long Branch real estate market?Whether you're a homeowner considering selling, a buyer seeking a coastal residence, or an investor exploring opportunities, staying informed is essential.Our comprehensive market report for Long Branch provides the latest insights to help you make confident real estate decisions.

Market Snapshot

Long Branch Real Estate September 2026

  • Median sale price, September

    $732,500

    Down 4.2% from September 2025

  • Homes sold, September

    20

    21 in September 2025

  • Median sale price, 2026 so far

    $760,000

    179 homes have sold this year, with the median down 0.1% from last year

  • Homes for sale in September

    141

    139 in September 2025

  • Median days on market

    34 days

    For homes sold in September

  • Months of supply

    6.8 months

    How long the homes for sale would last at the current pace of sales

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Source: MOMLS (Monmouth Ocean Multiple Listing Service), Market Summary, Residential, September 2026, pulled October 5, 2026. Residential sales reported to the MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. These are MLS figures, not Dennis Mark’s own. For what your home could sell for today, ask for a home value.

Photo: Winslow Homer and John Karst, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

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Local Spotlight

The independent restaurants, cafés and shops that make Long Branch feel like home.

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Long Branch Q&A

Straight answers to common questions about Long Branch, each with its source. Checked September 2026.

What county is Long Branch, NJ in?

Long Branch is in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.

Is Long Branch a city?

Yes. Long Branch was formed in 1867 as the Long Branch Commission and became a city on April 8, 1903. Source: Wikipedia, Long Branch.

Is Long Branch the same as West Long Branch?

No. West Long Branch is a separate borough with its own government, taxes and schools. Everything here is about the City of Long Branch, which includes Elberon, the West End, North Long Branch and Branchport. Source: Wikipedia, Long Branch.

What ZIP code is Long Branch?

07740, which also covers Elberon. Source: Wikipedia, Long Branch.

What is the population of Long Branch?

31,667 people at the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025 is 33,321. Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.

How big is Long Branch?

About 6.3 square miles in total, with 5.12 square miles of land. It borders Deal, Monmouth Beach, Ocean Township, Oceanport and West Long Branch. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Wikipedia, Long Branch.

What are the neighborhoods in Long Branch?

The city's own list is North End, Branchport, Beachfront North and South (including Pier Village), Downtown, Uptown, West End and Elberon. Other place names in the city include East Long Branch, Hollywood, Kensington Park, North Long Branch and Pleasure Bay. Sources: City of Long Branch Public Access Plan (NJ DEP, 2017) and Wikipedia, Long Branch.

Do you need a beach badge in Long Branch?

Yes, on the city's municipal beaches in season. 2026 prices: daily badges $6 Monday to Friday and $9 on weekends and holidays ($3 for ages 14 to 17); seasonal badges $70 ($30 for ages 14 to 17). Children 13 and under, people 62 and older with ID, and people with disabilities are free. City badges do not cover Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, north of Seaview Avenue, which is a Monmouth County park. Source: City of Long Branch, Beach.

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The Church of the Presidents, now a museum, with the Garfield Tea House. Photo: Acroterion, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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