19 · MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Manasquan At the Inlet.

A 1.4-square-mile borough at the Manasquan Inlet — where the river meets the ocean and surf culture meets prep school.

THE OVERVIEW

Surf Town, Family Town.

The Jersey Shore's best surf break, a top-ranked high school, and a mile-long beach most shore tourists never find.

Manasquan is the Jersey Shore's best surf town. The Manasquan Inlet jetty produces one of the East Coast's most reliable beach breaks, the Manasquan High School surf team has produced multiple professional surfers, and Main Street runs straight down to a pristine mile-long beach that most shore tourists don't know about.

Homes run from $800K bungalows on the inland streets to $4M+ oceanfront new-construction. The median sits near $1.1M. Manasquan High School is one of the state's top public high schools, and Manasquan's NJ Transit station gives a direct ride to Penn Station in 90 minutes.

Mirtha represents the family looking for a surf-culture shore town with top schools, the second-home buyer who wants boat access to the inlet, and the bilingual first-time ocean-adjacent buyer.

AT A GLANCE

Manasquan, by the numbers.

$1.1M

Median Home Price

2,100

Average Sqft

90 MIN

Commute to NYC

Surf · Family

Character

Numbers reflect Mirtha's local market read; verify with a private consultation.

LIFESTYLE

What You'll Find Here.

Manasquan Inlet

The jetty-protected river mouth — one of the most reliable surf breaks on the East Coast and the boat-access gateway to the Atlantic.

Manasquan Beach

The mile-long oceanfront — lifeguarded in summer, quieter than Belmar or Asbury, and walkable from Main Street.

Main Street Village

The borough's commercial spine — surf shops, a bookstore, small restaurants, and the year-round center of Manasquan life.

Manasquan High School

One of New Jersey's top-ranked public high schools — the single quietest reason Manasquan property values hold.

NJ Transit Manasquan Station

The North Jersey Coast Line stop — a 90-minute direct ride to Penn Station and the borough's commuter link.

Squan Plaza

The small civic square at the center of the village — hosts holiday lighting, the weekend farmers' market, and the borough's year-round gathering point.