New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Oceanport, NJ, NJ
About Oceanport, NJ
Oceanport is a residential borough on the Shrewsbury River, known statewide for one landmark: Monmouth Park Racetrack, the thoroughbred racing track that anchors the borough's northeast corner and draws racing crowds every summer (source). The rest of town is quiet suburbia — tree-lined streets, the Shrewsbury River waterfront, and parks — with Long Branch's beaches and Red Bank's downtown both a short drive away. The borough runs from the racetrack and former Fort Monmouth-adjacent areas west to the river, where Old Wharf Park and Wolf Hill Recreation Area give residents water and trail access. Bluegrass Miniature Golf is a local family fixture. Housing is mostly mid-century and newer single-family homes on comfortable lots — a calm base whose claim to fame is a world-class racetrack at the end of the street.
Home prices in Oceanport, NJ
Home prices in Oceanport, NJ vary by neighborhood and property type.
Commuting from Oceanport, NJ
- NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line: Monmouth Park station sits inside the borough but runs seasonally (race days) only. Year-round, the practical stations are Little Silver and Red Bank, a few minutes away — both offer direct trains to New York Penn, about 1h19–1h33 (commonly 1h25–1h31) from Red Bank (source).
- Bus: Academy Bus Parkway Express / Shore Points service to Port Authority and Wall Street from nearby stops (source); verify the exact stop.
- Drive: To Midtown Manhattan via the Garden State Parkway, roughly 1h10–1h25 in normal traffic.
Oceanport, NJ FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oceanport, NJ, NJ?
Home prices in Oceanport, NJ vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Oceanport, NJ, NJ?
NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line: Monmouth Park station sits inside the borough but runs seasonally (race days) only. Year-round, the practical stations are Little Silver and Red Bank, a few minutes away — both offer direct trains to New York Penn, about 1h19–1h33 (commonly 1h25–1h31) from Red Bank (source).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.