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About Ocean Gate
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, USOcean Gate is a borough in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,932, a decrease of 79 (−3.9%) from the 2010 census count of 2,011, which in turn reflected a decline of 65 (−3.1%) from the 2,076 counted in the 2000 census.
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Housing in Ocean Gate
The typical Ocean Gate home is worth about $452,000, up 5% in a year, 22% below 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 Ocean Gate
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Ocean Gate's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Ocean Gate
Full picture →Most working residents leave Ocean Gate for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Toms River (19%), Berkeley (6%) and Lakewood (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Health in Ocean Gate
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 73% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 90% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with New Jersey
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Ocean Gate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Ocean Gate
Full climate →Ocean Gate has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 25°.
Schools in Ocean Gate
All Ocean Gate schools →School Grade C+
The public schools Ocean Gate’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 63% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. 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 and graduation rates, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.
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