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Calm bay water and a wooded shoreline with waterfront homes and docks in Brick

Ocean County, New Jersey

Living in Brick (mainland and barrier island), NJ

Brick is a suburban, year-round Ocean County town with many lagoon and waterfront homes, retail and marinas, plus a small oceanfront section on the barrier island. Zillow puts the typical home value about $523K. There is no train station in town.

Last updated: October 2026

At a glance

Brick (mainland and barrier island) is an Ocean County shore town known for value, boating, year-round and space.

Price tier: $

Beach walk2 of 5
Dining3 of 5
Nightlife2 of 5
Train to NYC1 of 5
Year-round5 of 5
Rental potential2 of 5
Quiet4 of 5
ValueBoatingYear-roundSpace

Home prices

Homes in Brick: typical value about $523K (Zillow), as of late summer 2026.

  • Typical value about $523K (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 Brick: Many lagoon and waterfront homes, plus suburban homes on the mainland.

Lifestyle

Life in Brick: Suburban and year-round, with lagoon and waterfront homes, retail, marinas and a small oceanfront section on the barrier island.

Beach and water

Beach and water in Brick: A small oceanfront section on the barrier island, plus lagoons and marinas.

Commute

Getting to NYC from Brick: No station in Brick.

Commute by car or bus via the Garden State Parkway, or take the train from Point Pleasant.

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 Brick: Year-round.

Rentals

Renting out a home in Brick: 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

Barrier island and lagoon homes in Brick 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.

Brick FAQ

Does Brick have a train to NYC?

No station in Brick. Commute by car or bus via the Garden State Parkway, or take the train from Point Pleasant. 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 Brick?

Typical value about $523K (Zillow). These are ranges from public portals, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.

Is Brick busy year-round?

Year-round.

Can I rent out a home in Brick?

Ask Monica for current details. Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.

Is Brick in a flood zone?

Barrier island and lagoon homes in Brick 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 Brick: Point Pleasant Borough, Toms River (mainland and Ortley Beach), Lavallette.

Talk to Monica about Brick

Call or text (908) 433-9305, or take the quiz to see how Brick fits the way you want to live.

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