Why Live in Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant, New Jersey, is a small city known for its waterfront access, excellent schools, and a variety of home styles including ranches, colonials, and Cape Cods. The Manasquan River runs through the town, and Riverfront Park is a local favorite with its playground, track, gazebos, and grilling stations, hosting community events like Fourth of July and Earth Day celebrations. Although Point Pleasant is not directly on the ocean, the beach is never more than two-and-a-half miles away, with nearby Point Pleasant Beach offering a classic boardwalk, restaurants, and attractions like Jenkinson’s Boardwalk & Aquarium. The city’s school system is highly rated, with Ocean Road Elementary School, Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School, Memorial Middle School, and Point Pleasant Borough High School all receiving commendable ratings. Dining options in Point Pleasant include The Cookie Lady’s Cafe, Shore House Tavern, Spano’s Ristorante Italiano, and Point Lobster Bar & Grill, with Amendment 21 providing craft beers and cocktails. For nightlife and additional dining, locals often visit Point Pleasant Beach. The city is equidistant from New York and Philadelphia, both about an hour and a half drive, and has a NJ Transit station in nearby Bay Head for a two-hour and ten-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan.
Home Trends in Point Pleasant, NJ
On average, homes in Point Pleasant, NJ sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Point Pleasant, NJ over the last 12 months is $790,000, up 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$790,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$782,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$812,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$382,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$484
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Last 12 months Home Sales
99
Median List Price
$790,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
25%