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About Surf
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, USSurf City is a borough situated on the Jersey Shore in southern Ocean County, within the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,243, an increase of 38 (+3.2%) from the 2010 census count of 1,205, which in turn had reflected a decline of 237 (−16.4%) from the 1,442 counted in the 2000 census. The borough borders the Atlantic Ocean on Long Beach Island. What is now Surf City was originally formed as Long Beach City borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on September 19, 1894, from portions of Stafford Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. The borough was renamed Surf City by a resolution of the Bor…
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Housing in Surf
The typical Surf home is worth about $1,741,000, up 15.9% in a year, 200% 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 Surf
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Surf's police department reported only 2023 and 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Schools in Surf
All Surf schools →School Grade B-
The public schools Surf’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 52% 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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