Asbury Park is the music and nightlife hub of the Jersey Shore, home to The Stone Pony, Convention Hall and the shore's densest restaurant and bar scene. Redfin shows a 3-month median sale about $837K. It is busy year-round, with an NJ Transit station.
Last updated: October 2026
At a glance
Asbury Park is a Monmouth County shore town known for nightlife, live music, dining and walkable.
Price tier: $$
Home prices
Homes in Asbury Park: 3-month median sale about $837K, down 3.7% year over year (Redfin), as of late summer 2026.
- 3-month median sale about $837K, down 3.7% year over year (Redfin)
- Median listing about $878K (Realtor.com)
Prices are typical values or recent median sales from public portals as of late summer 2026. Small towns have few sales, so numbers swing a lot. Use these as ranges, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.
Homes you will find
Homes in Asbury Park: Condos and new mid-rise buildings near the ocean, plus restored Victorians and multifamily homes west of Main Street.
Lifestyle
Life in Asbury Park: The Stone Pony, Convention Hall, Wonder Bar, Asbury Lanes and the Sea.Hear.Now festival.
The shore's densest restaurant, bar and nightlife scene, plus galleries, a boardwalk and surfing.
Beach and water
Beach and water in Asbury Park: A boardwalk beach with surfing.
Commute
Getting to NYC from Asbury Park: Asbury Park has an NJCL diesel station, often with a Long Branch transfer, about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes to NYC.
Looking for a train commute to NYC (NJ Transit, with Amtrak connections)? Amtrak does not stop in any shore town. Connect at Newark Penn, Metropark or NY Penn. Read the commute guide.
Year-round or seasonal
Year-round or seasonal in Asbury Park: Year-round, with very high weekend and summer visitor traffic.
Rentals
Renting out a home in Asbury Park: Strong long-term and seasonal demand.
Short-term rentals are regulated, so check permits.
Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
Flood note
Homes near the ocean in Asbury Park are close to the water.
Check FEMA flood maps and flood insurance costs. New Jersey has required a seller flood disclosure since 2023.
School data
For school information, see the official NJ School Performance Reports from the NJ Department of Education.
Asbury Park FAQ
Does Asbury Park have a train to NYC?
Asbury Park has an NJCL diesel station, often with a Long Branch transfer, about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes to NYC. Amtrak does not stop here. Rail is NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line, with Amtrak connections at Newark Penn, Metropark or NY Penn.
What do homes cost in Asbury Park?
3-month median sale about $837K, down 3.7% year over year (Redfin). Median listing about $878K (Realtor.com). These are ranges from public portals, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.
Is Asbury Park busy year-round?
Year-round, with very high weekend and summer visitor traffic.
Can I rent out a home in Asbury Park?
Strong long-term and seasonal demand. Short-term rentals are regulated, so check permits. Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
Is Asbury Park in a flood zone?
Homes near the ocean in Asbury Park are close to the water. Check FEMA flood maps and flood insurance costs. New Jersey has required a seller flood disclosure since 2023.
Nearby towns
Close to Asbury Park: Ocean Grove (Neptune Township), Bradley Beach, Belmar, Deal, Allenhurst, Interlaken and Loch Arbour.
Talk to Monica about Asbury Park
Call or text (908) 433-9305, or take the quiz to see how Asbury Park fits the way you want to live.
