New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Belmar, NJ
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About Belmar
Belmar is a classic Jersey Shore beach town known for its wide beach, boardwalk, and the Shark River Inlet marina district. It balances a year-round residential community (single-family homes, condos near the beach) with a lively summer scene of beachgoers, fishing boats, and boardwalk activity. The marina and inlet make it a hub for recreational boating and fishing.
Home prices in Belmar
Home prices in Belmar vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Belmar
- Belmar Beach and boardwalk — wide ocean beach with a classic boardwalk.
- Belmar Marina on the Shark River — charter fishing and recreational boating.
- Shark River Inlet — surfing and jetty fishing.
- Belmar Fishing Club — historic landmark fishing club.
- Taylor Pavilion — beachfront event venue.
- Main Street / F Street — downtown shops and restaurants.
Commuting from Belmar
- NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line station in town (Belmar).
- Direct train to New York Penn Station: roughly 1h 35m–1h 40m (Belmar sits two stops north of Asbury Park, where Rome2Rio cites 1h 37m for direct trains; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1h 10m (~57 miles; longer with traffic).
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NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line station in town (Belmar).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.