New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Union Beach, NJ, NJ
About Union Beach, NJ
Union Beach is a small borough on Raritan Bay in northern Monmouth County — the Shore town where you can see the New York City skyline across the water (source). The bayfront beach, fishing pier, and Conaskonk Point nature area are the draws; Fireman's Park and the Henry Hudson Trail serve the neighborhoods (source). This is one of the most affordable Shore addresses in the county — modest single-family homes and cottages, many rebuilt after Superstorm Sandy. The vibe is local and unpretentious: bay sunsets, a 9/11 memorial at the waterfront, and a straight shot up Route 36 toward the city.
Home prices in Union Beach, NJ
Home prices in Union Beach, NJ vary by neighborhood and property type.
Commuting from Union Beach, NJ
- Rail: No in-town station. The nearest North Jersey Coast Line station is Aberdeen-Matawan, roughly 6 miles west — then rail to New York Penn.
- SeaStreak ferry: Ferries run from Atlantic Highlands (about 15 minutes by car) to Manhattan, with the crossing about 40–45 minutes plus drive and boarding time (source).
- Bus: No verified in-town Academy stop; confirm with carrier schedules.
- Drive: To Midtown Manhattan via Route 36/Garden State Parkway, roughly 1h–1h15 in normal traffic.
Union Beach, NJ FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Union Beach, NJ, NJ?
Home prices in Union Beach, NJ vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Union Beach, NJ, NJ?
Rail: No in-town station. The nearest North Jersey Coast Line station is Aberdeen-Matawan, roughly 6 miles west — then rail to New York Penn.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.