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Beachfront living with year-round community
Point Pleasant Beach captures the very image of the Jersey Shore: beachfront homes, a boardwalk teeming with visitors, a vibrant amusement park and the sweet aroma of funnel cake carried by salty ocean breezes.
"We're a typical small beach town with a Main Street. It's 4,000 people for ten months of the year until the two months in the summer when it's 60,000," says James Ward, a local real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Ocean Living. "When it's not in the busy summer season, we enjoy having the beach to ourselves. And we appreciate small class sizes, good test scores and awesome high school sports teams."
A great view of Jenkinson's boardwalk and amusement park in Point Pleasant Beach.
Take a walk on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach.
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Summertime fun on Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and fine dining a few blocks inland
Jenkinson's Boardwalk, which opened in the 1920s, is the focal point of summer life in this town. Stretching over a mile, amusement thrill rides, video game arcades, gift shops and tasty eateries line the boardwalk. But there's more to the community than its main summertime attraction. "Point Pleasant Beach is a destination 12 months per year," Ward says. "There are a few seasonal businesses that are reliant on the summer. But for the most part, everything is here and open whether it's July or December."
Pizzerias, restaurants and delis, such as Spano's Ristorante Italiano and Joe Leone's Italian Specialties, are especially popular in the community. But the dining scene covers all sorts of cuisine and classic beachfront fare, including ice cream shops, seafood restaurants and nautical-themed bars. Around the intersection of Richmond and Arnold Avenues, about eight blocks inland, folks seeking elevated dining experiences visit restaurants like The Poached Pear, an artsy bistro where chefs delicately garnish plates of almond-crusted halibut and duck confit ravioli for picture-perfect presentation.
With a Stop & Shop supermarket in the commercial corridor, folks can buy their weekly groceries and other essentials there. For a seafood boil at home, folks can buy freshly caught fish, oysters, clams and more at the Point Lobster Company, located in a riverside fishing harbor close to where the Manasquan River meets the Atlantic Ocean.
There is rarely an empty seat inside the dining room at Spano's in Point Pleasant Beach.
Point Lobster
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Gilded Age Victorian homes and classic beach bungalows
The oceanfront community was primarily agricultural until the Gilded Age sea resort boom in the late 19th century when Victorian homes and beach bungalows proliferated along Point Pleasant Beach's streets. The town has preserved its historic character through the continued popularity of Jenkinson's Boardwalk and the variety of vintage home styles. "I think one of the most unique things about this area is that someone can use it a bit in the summer and also take advantage of it as a weekly or seasonal rental," Wade says. "That can pay for out-of-pocket costs for the home." Condos and small beach bungalows start at around $600,000, rising upward of $1.5 million. At the top of the market, oceanfront properties and coveted homes with dock access can reach up to $3 million, according to Ward.
Along Arnold Ave in Point Pleasant Beach you can find all sorts of summer beach rentals.
Victorian
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The best schools in Ocean County
Students can attend G. Harold Antrim Elementary School from kindergarten through eighth grade before advancing to Point Pleasant Beach High School. Niche, which gives both schools an A-minus, ranks the two-school Point Pleasant Beach School District as the best public school district in Ocean County. With approximately 800 students in the district, which includes a few neighboring localities, classes have an average student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. The school offers students dual-enrollment college credits through various community partnerships in the Gull Flight School program. Students can also get hands-on career learning experience in the Beach 360 program that connects them with skilled trade groups, local government offices and medical clinics.
G. Harold Antrim Elementary School
Point Pleasant Beach High School has earned an overall A-minus rating from Niche.
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Friendly neighborhood parks and Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Green Acres Park and Pleasure Park, two adjacent recreational spaces with baseball fields and hard-surface courts, add to the area's wholesome character by providing space for people to play sports with friends and neighbors. Along the banks of the Lake of the Lilies, a bird sanctuary attracts migratory birds as they come and go from this tranquil town, making for stunning photographs and serene moments with birdsong soundtracks. In addition to the boardwalk's thrilling rides, Jenkinson's Aquarium is a popular venue for class trips and summer visitors alike, as the oceanfront aquarium features aquatic life from sharks to penguins, coral reefs, and stingrays. By kayak or boat, people can also head to the Gull Island Conservation Area, a quiet 48-acre island in the Manasquan River, perfect for birdwatching and fishing.
Pleasure Park is home to a variety of activities including multiple tennis courts.
Aquarium
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Highway access to suburban shopping centers and trains to NYC
Further inland, anywhere from 3 to 10 miles away, locals visit highway retail centers to shop at big box stores and other supermarket chains along Routes 35 and 70 in Brick Township to the west or Wall Township to the north. Locals patronize businesses such as Costco, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Target in these areas. Point Pleasant Beach features a train station along the NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Rail Line, providing rail commuters access to New York City about two and a half hours away. Motorists can get there or Philadelphia even quicker, as the Big Apple and City of Brotherly Love are about 90 minutes away by car.
The train from Point Pleasant Beach goes to Newark and on to NYC.
Rt 35 and 70
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Discounted flood insurance available
As desirable as beachfront living is, storm surges and hurricanes pose a severe risk. Much of the community between Route 35 and the beach is in a flood zone. And it's not unusual for authorities to close roads when heavy rains cause storm surges, such as when Tropical Storm Ophelia in 2023 led New Jersey to declare a state of emergency. According to the borough of Point Pleasant Beach, mortgage lenders require flood insurance, which is available at discounted rates thanks to local government safety initiatives.
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Parks in this Area
Lake of the Lillies
Fishing
Donald T. Fioretti Field
Baseball/Softball
Football
Soccer
Loughran Point
Fishing
Beach
Point Pleasant Beach
Beach
Pleasure Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Arnold Ave/Green Acres Park
Baseball/Softball
Skateboard
Transit
Train
Point Pleasant Beach
Bus
Rt-35 & Mclean Ave
Bus
Njt Rail Station
Bus
Rt-35 & Holly Ave
Bus
Rt-35 & Cedar Ave
Bus
Arnold Ave & Woodland Rd
Bus
Nj 35 & Mclean Ave
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.933 Reviews
3.0Current Resident
4/19/2017Niche Review
Great place to raise children, however there is no diversity at all and the parents fail to teach their children that there is a world of color out there and some of the children tend to be extremely rude to children of other nationalities. Also it's to expensive for an average person/family
3.0Niche User
5/19/2016Niche Review
We live in a generally good area, however some of the school students are not that friendly.
5.0Niche User
2/28/2018Niche Review
Point Pleasant is a family friendly town that welcomes all. The summer scene is extremely lively and inviting with endless activities and things to do. It is a town worth everyone going to visit or experience.
3.0Niche User
12/31/2015Niche Review
Its not terrible. There isn't much going on there outside of summertime so it can be boring at times but it is nice and quiet.
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Point Pleasant Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ over the last 12 months is $1,030,499, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Here is a chance to own a piece of Point Pleasant Beach history. This Victorian masterpiece might be older than the town itself. From the moment you step into the large, paneled foyer, period charm and workmanship abound. From the refinished wood floors to the massive pocket doors that divide almost all the first-floor rooms, you'll be reminded that there is history in these walls. Imagine for a
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A fabulous WINTER RENTAL- Available October 20254 bedroom, 2 bath home close to boardwalk and beach, the parks, town, and restaurants. Pet friendly (owners discretion), parking for 3 cars. Home is furnished comfortably, outdoor patio, outdoor shower.
Spectacular summer rental available in Point Pleasant Beach, 23 Parkway is sure to impress. Custom Built and only four homes from Ocean Avenue, this masterpiece is a one of kind when it comes to location and amenities. Reverse Lay-out home offering 5 Beds, 3.5 baths with a first floor master suite, it will comfortably sleep 14 and easily accommodates up to (3) families. Hardwood floors
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,533
Median Age
48
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$114,333
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$142,538
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
57.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
23''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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