New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Ship Bottom, NJ
$2,849,500Median listing price
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About Ship Bottom
Ship Bottom (about 1,100 year-round residents, 2010 census) is the gateway borough to Long Beach Island at the foot of the Route 72 Causeway, with ocean and bay beaches and the island's main commercial strip along Long Beach Boulevard. The September 2026 Realtor.com median listing price (08008 shared-ZIP proxy) is **$2,849,500**.
Home prices in Ship Bottom
The median listing price in Ship Bottom is $2,849,500.
Top places in Ship Bottom
- Ship Bottom's ocean beaches at the island's gateway
- The Route 72 Causeway views over the bay
- Long Beach Boulevard shops and restaurants
- Bayfront parks and marinas
- Ron Jon Surf Shop — the LBI flagship surf shop (shown in the Commons photo below)
- The borough's historic bathing beach, documented in early-1900s photos (shown below)
Ship Bottom FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ship Bottom, NJ?
The median listing price in Ship Bottom is $2,849,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Ship Bottom, NJ?
Commute details vary by neighborhood.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.