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