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Oceanport, New Jersey

Introduction to Oceanport, New Jersey

Oceanport, New Jersey, in Monmouth County, is 7 miles SE of Middletown, New Jersey and 29 miles S of New York, New York. The town is home to some 5,807 residents.

Oceanport History

Oceanport was formed from parts of Eatonton Township on April 6, 1920. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington’s army battled the British forces under the command of Sir Henry Clinton, in what came to be known as the Battle of Monmouth. The battle took place on June 28, 1778 and is said to have been the longest battle fought in the war.

Oceanport and nearby Attractions

  • Allaire State Park
  • Allgor-Barkalow Homestead Museum
  • Wolf Hill Recreation Area
  • Monmouth Battlefield
  • New York Aquarium
  • Blue Mountain

Things To Do In Oceanport

Allgor-Barkalow Homestead Museum, the Monmouth Museum, and the Coney Island Museum are some of the museums accessible from Oceanport. Local parks include Allaire State Park, Gateway National Recreation Area, and the Cheesequake State Park. Other popular local attractions include the Belmont Park Race Track, the Brooklyn Borough Hall and Prospect Park Zoo.

Oceanport Transportation

Newark Liberty International is the nearest major airport.

Oceanport Higher Education

Brookdale Community College, Georgian Court University, CUNY Kingsborough Community College, and Monmouth University are some of the nearby colleges and universities.

High Points

Oceanport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Oceanport People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Oceanport Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Oceanport Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Oceanport Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Oceanport Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Oceanport Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Oceanport Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Oceanport Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Oceanport Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Oceanport, NJ

Comparing Oceanport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men108
Well-Paid Single Women97
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens66
Racial Diversity43
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109
Median Family Income108
College Educated Adults97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents49
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime97
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