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Asbury Park, NJ vs Ocean City, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Asbury Park is 36.1% older than the median age of a home in Ocean City.
 Asbury Park, NJOcean City, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age61  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$849,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock70.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.78.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$14.8$11.0
 Homes Owned24.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock74.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented61.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Asbury Park, NJOcean City, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,060$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,190  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,280$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,670  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,090$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,540  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Asbury Park, NJOcean City, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock5.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock66.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Asbury Park, NJOcean City, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99910.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99917.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock11.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99913.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock31.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock4.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock4.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Asbury Park, NJOcean City, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock16.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock16.9%12.2%
Reviews for Asbury Park    2 Reviews

It's a shame what the city and Madison Marquette is trying to force on its residents. Asbury Park is never going to be a South Beach or a soho. Asbury thrived as a  More

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Over 19 years ago

A fine place to live with beaches, a reviving downtown, culture, music, a relaxed lifestyle, diversity, and an easy 90 minute train ride to New York City. Weather is  More

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Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars! Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water  More

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I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The  More

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