Ocean County

NJ · Pop. 147,637 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Ocean County is a suburban county in NJ with a population of approximately 147,637.

$/Acre: $9,323

Property Tax: 2.49%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 88.4/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%

Local Sales Tax0.58%

Combined Sales Tax7.21%

Cost of Living Index114.4

Median Household Income$93,261

Poverty Rate20%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,323

Median Home Price$594K

Acres for Sale4218

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall41.9 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,792 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)131 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K392

Property Crime /100K293

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate