09 · MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

Ocean Township.

A larger Monmouth County township that contains Wanamassa, Oakhurst, West Allenhurst, and Wayside — each with its own character.

THE OVERVIEW

Eleven Square Miles, Six Neighborhoods.

The administrative township around Deal Lake — an accessible entry into the Monmouth County shore and one of the county's most internationally diverse communities.

Ocean Township is the larger administrative entity that surrounds the more famous shore enclaves — Wanamassa (close to Deal Lake), Oakhurst (woody, residential), West Allenhurst (ocean-adjacent), and Wayside (inland residential). Each has its own community, but they share the same school district and the same property-tax lens.

Housing ranges from $500K ranches to $2.5M+ West Allenhurst oceanfront compounds. Median across the whole township sits near $700K, which makes it one of the most accessible entry points into the Monmouth County shore market. The NJ Transit station at Asbury Park-Ocean Township serves the region, and the Garden State Parkway is two exits away.

Mirtha represents the buyer who wants the Jersey Shore without the Spring Lake or Deal price premium, the growing international Hispanic community (Ocean Township has one of the most vibrant in the county), and the family that needs a single township to cover multiple lifestyle preferences.

AT A GLANCE

Ocean Township, by the numbers.

$700K

Median Home Price

2,200

Average Sqft

72 MIN

Commute to NYC

Diverse · Accessible

Character

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

LIFESTYLE

What You'll Find Here.

Deal Lake

The freshwater lake defining the township's eastern edge — ringed by Wanamassa homes and the lens Ocean Township families organize around.

Ocean Township High School

The shared K-12 district serving Wanamassa, Oakhurst, West Allenhurst, and Wayside — strong academics, diverse student body, and active athletics.

Poplar Brook Park

A quiet neighborhood green space with walking paths, a playground, and the weekend-morning soft-running circuit of Oakhurst and Wayside.

Joe Palaia Park

The township's largest park — softball diamonds, tennis, and the summer-concert series that anchors Ocean Township's civic calendar.

West Allenhurst Beach Club

The township's private-club ocean access — a membership beach for Ocean Township residents who want the Atlantic without Spring Lake pricing.

Route 35 Commercial

The retail and dining corridor running through the township — Latin American markets, family restaurants, and the everyday commerce of Ocean Township life.

Ocean Township Municipal Pool

The summer-season swim anchor — the gathering point for township families and one of Monmouth County's best-run public pool complexes.

Diverse Hispanic Community

One of Monmouth County's most active Latin American communities — bilingual churches, markets, restaurants, and a natural fit for Mirtha's representation.

LOOKING IN OCEAN TOWNSHIP