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# Ocean City NJ Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Oceanfront Living

Close Menu Home About Daniel Properties Portfolio Property Videos Home Valuation Neighborhoods Testimonials Blog Financing Options Let's Connect My Search Portal Search Let's Connect Leave a Message Interested in... Selling & Buying Selling Buying Renting Other Interest Opt In/Disclaimer Consent: I agree to be contacted by Daniel Rallo via call, email, and text for real estate services. To opt out, you can reply 'stop' at any time or reply 'help' for assistance. You can also click the unsubscribe link in the emails. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Privacy Policy . Submit Thank you for your message. I will be in touch with you shortly. Ocean City NJ Luxury Real Estate & Homes for Sale Ocean City, New Jersey Known throughout the country as "America's Greatest Family Resort," Ocean City is the crown jewel of the South Jersey Shore and one of the most beloved beach communities in America. Spanning eight miles of pristine white-sand beaches and anchored by a three-mile boardwalk that is consistently ranked among the best in the nation, Ocean City has been welcoming families for more than 145 years. Located on its own barrier island in Cape May County, just across the inlet from Longport and within easy reach of Atlantic City, Ocean City offers a uniquely wholesome, family-first lifestyle that has made it the top choice for generations of Philadelphia, Main Line, and New York second-home buyers. Ocean City's story began in 1879 when four Methodist ministers, the Lake brothers and William Burrell, chose Peck's Beach as the site for a Christian seaside retreat. They gathered under a tall cedar tree at what is now Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue, named the new community Ocean City, and laid out its first streets. That founding story still shapes the community today. Ocean City remains a "dry town," meaning the sale of alcohol is prohibited, which gives it a uniquely clean, family-oriented atmosphere that sets it apart from every other Jersey Shore community. Families who want a peaceful, walkable, kid-friendly summer experience choose Ocean City for exactly this reason. The Ocean City Boardwalk is the heart of the community and one of the most iconic in the country. Three miles long and packed with shops, ice cream parlors, candy stores, pizza joints, classic arcades, and family attractions, the boardwalk comes alive every spring and stays vibrant well into the fall. The Music Pier , built in 1928 and beautifully restored, sits at the center of the boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace and hosts the Ocean City Pops Orchestra, the annual Miss New Jersey Pageant, and a celebrated summer concert series. Playland's Castaway Cove at 10th Street is Ocean City's oldest amusement park, offering more than 30 rides, a thrill coaster, mini-golf, and a classic arcade. The Flanders Hotel , opened in 1923, remains the grand dame of the boardwalk and a beautifully preserved piece of Ocean City history. The boardwalk food scene alone is legendary. Manco & Manco Pizza , open since 1956 with three boardwalk locations, is widely considered the best boardwalk pizza on the entire Jersey Shore. Johnson's Popcorn , serving its famous hand-mixed caramel popcorn from copper kettles since 1940, is an Ocean City rite of passage. Brown's Restaurant near the Music Pier has been making hot, fresh donuts for boardwalk visitors for generations. Beyond the boardwalk, Ocean City's Asbury Avenue downtown shopping district stretches more than a mile and offers more than 100 boutique shops, art galleries, jewelry stores, cafes, and restaurants. It is the kind of true, walkable, charming downtown that has all but disappeared from American beach towns, and it is part of why Ocean City property values stay so strong. Local favorites along Asbury and throughout town include Yianni's Cafe for Greek and American breakfast and lunch, Uncle Bill's Pancake House, Hooked on Breakfast, Cousin's Restaurant, the Crab Trap, Oves on the boardwalk, and Bennie's Bread for fresh-baked Italian breads and tomato pies. Ocean City offers an extraordinary range of family activities that few other shore towns can match. The eight miles of beaches are lifeguarded daily in season and remain remarkably clean and well maintained. Corson's Inlet State Park at the southern end of the island offers protected dunes, kayaking, and one of the only undeveloped barrier beach environments left in New Jersey. The Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center, year-round bay and ocean boat ramps, public tennis courts, the Ocean City Municipal Golf Course, and a packed calendar of free family events (Night in Venice boat parade, the Baby Parade, First Night, the Boardwalk Art Show, Restaurant Week, the Ocean City Christmas Parade) keep families engaged from early spring through New Year's. Ocean City families also benefit from one of the most respected public school systems on the Jersey Shore. The Ocean City School District is a comprehensive K-12 district serving students from Ocean City as well as receiving students from Longport, Sea Isle City, Corbin City, and Upper Township at the highly regarded Ocean City High School. Ocean City schools consistently rank among the top public schools in Cape May County and South Jersey. Ocean City's real estate market is one of the strongest and most active on the entire Jersey Shore. Inventory ranges from charming original beach cottages in the Gardens and Merion Park sections, to mid-century single-family homes throughout the central island, to magnificent oceanfront and beach-block estates, to bayfront homes with private docks and deep-water access on the back bays. Newer custom construction with rooftop decks, elevators, pools, and three-car garages is increasingly common in the prime beach blocks. North End, Central, South End, Gardens, and Merion Park each have their own distinctive feel and price points. Buyers from the Philadelphia Main Line, the surrounding Philadelphia suburbs, and Central and Northern New Jersey are drawn to Ocean City for its combination of wholesome lifestyle, top schools, walkable downtown, world-class boardwalk, and the strongest rental market on the Jersey Shore for those buyers interested in income properties. Ocean City truly lives up to its reputation. A clean, safe, walkable, family-focused barrier island community with eight miles of beaches, a legendary boardwalk, a thriving downtown, top schools, and a real estate market backed by genuine, multi-generational demand. Atlantic City casinos and entertainment are just minutes north, and Philadelphia International Airport is about an hour west. Whether you are searching for an Ocean City oceanfront home, a beach-block summer cottage, a bayfront retreat with a private dock, a Gardens family compound, an Asbury Avenue residence walking distance to the boardwalk, or a family-friendly second home at the South Jersey Shore, Ocean City delivers the best combination of lifestyle, location, schools, rental income potential, and long-term value of any community on the Jersey Shore.   SHARE Search Homes Around Ocean City, NJ There's plenty to do around Ocean City, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp. 24 Car-Dependent Walking Score Walking Score This tells you how walkable a neighborhood is, based on pedestrian friendliness and distance to amenities. Learn more "> Learn More 60 Bikeable Bike Score Bike Score This tells you how good a neighborhood is for biking, factoring in bike infrastructure, hills, and total bike commuters. Learn more "> Learn More Points of Interest Explore popular things to do in the area, including Aunt Betty'S, Blitz's Market, and Uncle Bill's Pancake House. Search businesses related to All Search businesses related to Restaurants Search businesses related to Shopping Search businesses related to Active Search businesses related to Beauty Search businesses related to Nightlife Name Category Distance Reviews Ratings by Yelp Visit the Aunt Betty'S page on Yelp Search 2100 Asbury Ave on Google Maps Dining · $ 0.37 miles 46 reviews 4.2/5 stars Visit the Blitz's Market page on Yelp Search 2100 Asbury Ave on Google Maps Dining · $$ 0.37 miles 43 reviews 4.5/5 stars Visit the Uncle Bill's Pancake House page on Yelp Search 2112 Asbury Ave on Google Maps Dining · $$ 0.38 miles 251 reviews 4/5 stars Visit the 4th Street Cafe & Coffee Bar page on Yelp Dining · $$ 0.54 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars Visit the CVS Pharmacy page on Yelp Search 1601 Haven Ave on Google Maps Dining · $$ 0.77 miles 12 reviews 1.8/5 stars Visit the 16th Street Seafood page on Yelp Search 1555 Haven Ave on Google Maps Dining · $$ 0.83 miles 102 reviews 3.4/5 stars Visit the Dot's Pastry Shop page on Yelp Search 3148 Asbury Ave on Google Maps Dining · $ 0.97 miles 168 reviews 4.4/5 stars Visit the Farmer's Market to Your Door page on Yelp Dining 1 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars Visit the Mallon's Homemade Sticky Buns page on Yelp Search 1340 Bay Ave on Google Maps Dining · $$ 1.01 miles 80 reviews 4.5/5 stars Visit the Ocean City Municipal Golf Course page on Yelp Search 2600 Bay Ave on Google Maps Active 0.03 miles 15 reviews 3/5 stars Visit the Laughing Buddha Charters page on Yelp Active 0.12 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars Visit the Martin's Cart-In's page on Yelp Active 0.12 miles 3 reviews 3.7/5 stars Visit the FCA Surf page on Yelp Search 59TH St Beach on Google Maps Active 0.43 miles 1 review 5/5 stars Visit the Dancin Doc Charter Sport Fishing page on Yelp Search 30 Arkansas Ave on Google Maps Active 0.47 miles 1 review 5/5 stars Visit the Kott-the-Limit Sport Fishing Charters page on Yelp Search 32 Arkansas Ave on Google Maps Active 0.47 miles 3 reviews 5/5 stars Visit the 24th Street Beach page on Yelp Search 24th St on Google Maps Active 0.47 miles 1 review 5/5 stars Visit the Ocean City Community Center page on Yelp Search 18th & Simpson Ave on Google Maps Active 0.59 miles 2 reviews 3/5 stars Visit the Ocean City of page on Yelp Search 1735 Simpson Ave on Google Maps Active 0.66 miles 1 review 5/5 stars Visit the Let's Ballroom page on Yelp Search 1735 Simpson Ave on Google Maps Active 0.66 miles 3 reviews 5/5 stars Visit the Fish Tale Charters page on Yelp Search 1645 Haven Ave on Google Maps Active 0.73 miles 1 review 1/5 stars Visit the Fulcrum Surf page on Yelp Active 1 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars Visit the Tan Boss page on Yelp Beauty 0.12 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars Visit the Lauren Keenan Makeup Artistry page on Yelp Beauty 0.43 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars Visit the Curlies Nail Crew page on Yelp Search Cutting Crew on Google Maps Beauty 0.54 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars There are no points of interest available. Show more Demographics and Employment Data for Ocean City, NJ Population Households Employment Ocean City has 5,619 households, with an average household size of 1.99. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ocean City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,260 people call Ocean City home. The population density is 1,667 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,260 Total Population High Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood. 57.3 years Median Age 46 / 54% Men vs Women Population by Age Group 0-9: 0-9 Years 10-17: 10-17 Years 18-24: 18-24 Years 25-64: 25-64 Years 65-74: 65-74 Years 75+: 75+ Years Education Level Less Than 9th Grade High School Degree Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Graduate Degree 5,619 Total Households 1.99 Average Household Size $70,660 Average individual Income Households with Children With Children: Without Children: Marital Status Married Single Divorced Separated Blue vs White Collar Workers Blue Collar: White Collar: Commute Time 0 to 14 Minutes 15 to 29 Minutes 30 to 59 Minutes 60+ Minutes Overview for Ocean City, NJ 11,260 people live in Ocean City, where the median age is 57.3 and the average individual income is $70,660. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,260 Total Population 57.3 years Median Age High Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood. $70,660 Average individual Income PROPERTY LISTINGS Search by Address, City, or Neighborhood Filter Select property type Residential Townhouse Condo Commercial Multi-Family Land Co-Op Manufactured Other Bathrooms 1+ Bathrooms 2+ Bathrooms 3+ Bathrooms 4+ Bathrooms 5+ Bathrooms Bedrooms 1+ Bedrooms 2+ Bedrooms 3+ Bedrooms 4+ Bedrooms 5+ Bedrooms Price Living Area Filter For Sale MLS® 610162 $10,999,000 70 Bay Road, Ocean City, NJ 08226 5 Beds 6 Baths For Sale MLS® 600460 $10,750,000 1904 Glenwood Dr, Ocean City, NJ 08226 6 Beds 6.5 Baths For Sale MLS® 605684 $9,999,900 117 W 17th Street, Ocean City, NJ 08226 5 Beds 5.5 Baths For Sale MLS® 604853 $9,450,000 19 Grenada Ln, Ocean City, NJ 08226 5 Beds 6 Baths For Sale MLS® 607014 $9,450,000 9 Mariana Ln, Ocean City, NJ 08226 7 Beds 7.5 Baths For Sale MLS® 587151 $8,995,000 2519 Wesley Ave Unit: 2nd Floor, Ocean City, NJ 08226 6 Beds 6.5 Baths For Sale MLS® 587150 $8,695,000 2517 Wesley Ave Unit: 1st Floor, Ocean City, NJ 08226 6 Beds 6.5 Baths For Sale MLS® 610144 $8,195,000 12 E Newcastle Road, Ocean City, NJ 08226 5 Beds 6.5 Baths For Sale MLS® 603822 $7,700,000 2906 Wesley Ave Unit: 2, Ocean City, NJ 08226 5 Beds 5 Baths There are no properties that match your search results. 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