Ocean County, New Jersey Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Ocean County is lying in the state of New Jersey. With an area of 915 square miles, Ocean County is the largest county in the state, while in regards to population it is near the top with 51,091 residents. Ocean County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least largely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Toms River, with a population of 119,718.
Ocean County is one of the
prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Ocean County residents is $47,464, putting the region in in the bottom half of all counties in New Jersey. Reflecting this, the average home value in Ocean County is $145,624, slightly below the state average of $179,635.
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The region spending on education in Ocean County is $10,547 per student per year, the highest in the state (and reflecting the emphasis placed on schools in the area). The student-teacher ratio in Ocean County schools is 15 students to a teacher.
Commute times for people living in Ocean County average 36 min., much longer than the figure for New Jersey as a whole.