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Moving to Barnegat Light, NJ
$2,395,000Median listing price
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About Barnegat Light
Barnegat Light is a small borough (about 640 residents, 2010 census) at the northern tip of Long Beach Island, named for "Old Barney," the historic Barnegat Lighthouse. It is a quiet, second-home-heavy beach town with a fishing-village feel, Viking Village's commercial fishing docks, and bay and ocean access.



Home prices in Barnegat Light
The median listing price in Barnegat Light is $2,395,000.
Top places in Barnegat Light
- Barnegat Lighthouse State Park ("Old Barney") — climb the 217 steps, maritime forest trail, jetty fishing
- Viking Village commercial fishing docks
- Bay and ocean beaches at the island's northern tip
- Barnegat Light's small downtown shops and restaurants
- The Barnegat Inlet jetty for surf fishing and lighthouse views
- Shorebird and wildlife watching at the state park — gulls, ospreys, and waders (shown in the Commons photo below)
Barnegat Light FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Barnegat Light, NJ?
The median listing price in Barnegat Light is $2,395,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Barnegat Light, NJ?
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.