Bay Head is a quiet, shingle-style Ocean County beach town with a lake-and-ocean setting, a small village and no boardwalk. Zillow puts the typical home value about $2.67M. It sits at the southern end of NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line.
Last updated: October 2026
At a glance
Bay Head is an Ocean County shore town known for luxury second home and tranquil.
Price tier: $$$$
Home prices
Homes in Bay Head: typical value about $2.67M (Zillow), as of late summer 2026.
- Typical value about $2.67M (Zillow)
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 Bay Head: Shingle-style homes.
Lifestyle
Life in Bay Head: Quiet and shingle-style, a lake-and-ocean setting and a small village with no boardwalk.
Beach and water
Beach and water in Bay Head: Ocean beach with no boardwalk, plus a lake setting.
Commute
Getting to NYC from Bay Head: Bay Head is the southern end of the NJCL, about two hours from New York.
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 Bay Head: Ask Monica for current details.
Rentals
Renting out a home in Bay Head: Ask Monica for current details.
Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
Flood note
Bay Head is an oceanfront town.
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.
Bay Head FAQ
Does Bay Head have a train to NYC?
Bay Head is the southern end of the NJCL, about two hours from New York. 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 Bay Head?
Typical value about $2.67M (Zillow). These are ranges from public portals, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.
Is Bay Head busy year-round?
Ask Monica for current details.
Can I rent out a home in Bay Head?
Ask Monica for current details. Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
Is Bay Head in a flood zone?
Bay Head is an oceanfront town. Check FEMA flood maps and flood insurance costs. New Jersey has required a seller flood disclosure since 2023.
Nearby towns
Close to Bay Head: Point Pleasant Beach, Lavallette, Brick (mainland and barrier island).
Talk to Monica about Bay Head
Call or text (908) 433-9305, or take the quiz to see how Bay Head fits the way you want to live.
