Here are some general reasons why someone might want to live in Oceanport, NJ:
- Proximity to the beach: Oceanport is located on the Jersey Shore and is only a few miles from several popular beaches, including Long Branch and Asbury Park.
- Small-town feel: Oceanport is a relatively small town with a population of just over 5,700, giving it a tight-knit community feel.
- Outdoor recreation: The town is home to a number of parks and trails, including Blackberry Bay Park and the Monmouth County Park System, which offers hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails.
- Convenient location: Oceanport is located just off the Garden State Parkway, making it easy to travel north to New York City or south to Atlantic City. It is also close to major cities like Philadelphia and Washington D.C.
- Good schools: Oceanport is part of the Oceanport School District, which has received high ratings for its schools.
Transportation
- The Garden State Parkway, a convenient connector to points north and south, passes through Aberdeen.
- The Little Silver station on the North Jersey Coast line of NJ Transit is nearby.
- The Seastreak Ferry provides commuter services from Belford, Highlands, and Atlantic Highlands, NJ, across the scenic New York Harbor to West 39th Street, Brookfield Place, Wall Street, and East 35th Street.
- In addition, NJ Transit offers a bus line to New York Port Authority allowing for more easy ways to commute.
- Newark Liberty International Airport is the nearest airport (about 26 miles).
Go to The Borough of Oceanport for information on municipal services and laws or for updates on local projects and events.
