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Ocean County

City in New Jersey, United States

Overview

Ocean County is a coastal region in New Jersey known for its blend of family-friendly towns, beach resorts, and nature preserves. With lively boardwalks, historic villages, and ample outdoor recreation, it attracts both locals and tourists in all seasons.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Jersey
Population
637,229
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.87°, -74.25°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,470
Local Cost
$2,370
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
12.3°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
1.5°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-17.5°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1196 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MJX
Distance
8 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.

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