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Living InOcean Township

Oakhurst, Wanamassa and Wayside, Joe Palaia Park and Weltz Park, with Deal Lake and the beaches of neighboring shore towns.

County
Monmouth
Population
27,672 (2020 Census)
Land area
10.9 sq mi
Water area
0.1 sq mi

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Ocean Township is an 11-square-mile Monmouth County town, about 35 miles from Penn Station in Manhattan and 63 from Philadelphia in a straight line. It has no single downtown. Its three main communities are Oakhurst, Wanamassa on the shore of Deal Lake, and Wayside, with smaller neighborhoods such as West Allenhurst, Deal Park and Colonial Terrace.

Joe Palaia Park on Deal Road holds the township's July 4 fireworks, a disc golf course and the Eden Woolley House, home of the township historical museum. Weltz Park in Oakhurst has trails through meadows and woods, and the William F. Larkin Golf Course is at Colonial Terrace. Asbury Park, Deal and Long Branch border the township, and Allenhurst and Elberon train stations are each under 3 miles away.

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Notable Neighborhoods In Ocean Township

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Ocean Township At A Glance

Residential Community with Growing Appeal: Ocean Township, located in Monmouth County, offers a suburban atmosphere with convenient access to beaches, parks, and urban centers.The township offers a wide range of housing options.

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Market Snapshot

Ocean Township Real Estate September 2026

  • Median sale price, September

    $800,000

    Down 3.0% from September 2025

  • Homes sold, September

    25

    21 in September 2025

  • Median sale price, 2026 so far

    $849,500

    180 homes have sold this year, with the median up 8.2% from last year

  • Homes for sale in September

    90

    98 in September 2025

  • Median days on market

    15 days

    For homes sold in September

  • Months of supply

    4.5 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.

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Get To Know Ocean Township

This town guide was created to give you an insider’s look at what life is like in the area, from the everyday essentials to the unique character that makes each place feel like home.

Inside, you’ll find helpful information about local neighborhoods, schools, parks, dining spots, events, and community highlights.

Ocean Township Q&A

Straight answers to common questions about Ocean Township in Monmouth County, each with its source. Checked September 2026.

What county is Ocean Township, NJ in?

This Ocean Township is in Monmouth County. New Jersey has a second Ocean Township, in Ocean County (Waretown). They are different towns with different governments, taxes and schools. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Wikipedia, Ocean Township.

Is Ocean Township the same as Oakhurst?

Oakhurst is one part of Ocean Township, not a separate town. The township has no single downtown; its three main communities are Oakhurst, Wanamassa and Wayside. The township also names West Allenhurst, Deal Park, Colonial Terrace, Shadow Lawn Manor and West Deal among its neighborhoods. Sources: Township of Ocean, Government and Wikipedia, Ocean Township.

What ZIP codes are in Ocean Township?

Mainly 07755 (Oakhurst) and 07712 (Wanamassa and Wayside). Small parts use Allenhurst (07711), Deal (07723) and Long Branch (07740) ZIP codes, so check the town on the property record. Source: Wikipedia, Ocean Township.

What is the population of Ocean Township?

27,672 people at the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025 is 28,088. Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.

How big is Ocean Township?

About 11 square miles (10.87 square miles of land). It borders Eatontown and West Long Branch to the north; Long Branch, Deal, Allenhurst and Interlaken to the east; Neptune and Asbury Park to the south; and Tinton Falls to the west. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Township of Ocean, Government.

How much are property taxes in Ocean Township?

The average residential property tax bill in Ocean Township (Monmouth County) was $12,289 for tax year 2025. Any one home's bill depends on its assessed value. Source: NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 Average Residential Statistics.

What is the property tax rate in Ocean Township?

Ocean Township (Monmouth County)'s 2025 general tax rate was 1.320 per $100 of assessed value. The effective rate, which adjusts for how close assessments are to market value, was 1.323. The effective rate is the better number for comparing towns. Source: NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 General Tax Rates.

What is the median home value in Ocean Township?

$678,300 for owner-occupied homes, from the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 survey. That is a survey estimate, not today's sale prices. For current prices, search homes or ask Dennis Mark for a home value. Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.

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