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About Bay Head
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, USBay Head is a borough situated on the Jersey Shore in northern Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 930, a decrease of 38 (−3.9%) from the 2010 census count of 968, which in turn reflected a decline of 270 (−21.8%) from the 1,238 counted in the 2000 census. Bay Head is situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, also known as Barnegat Bay Island, a long, narrow barrier island that separates Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. Together with Mantoloking, Bay Head is considered part of the Jersey Shore's "Gold Coast". Bay Head was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on June 15, 1886, from portio…
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Housing in Bay Head
The typical Bay Head home is worth about $2,669,000, up 22.3% in a year, 360% above the New Jersey typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Bay Head
Not graded
Bay Head has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Bay Head
Full picture →Most working residents leave Bay Head for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Brick (8%), Wall (6%) and Toms River (4%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Health in Bay Head
Health Grade A+
Healthier than 97% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with New Jersey
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 6 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Bay Head
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Bay Head
Full climate →Bay Head has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 26°.
Schools in Bay Head
All Bay Head schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Bay Head’s kids attend outperform 72% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.
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