Lavallette is a quiet barrier-island beach town in Ocean County with bay and ocean, a low-key boardwalk and bayfront sunsets. Zillow puts the typical home value about $1.16M. It is highly seasonal with a strong second-home market.
Last updated: October 2026
At a glance
Lavallette is an Ocean County shore town known for relaxed beach, second home and weekly rentals.
Price tier: $$$
Home prices
Homes in Lavallette: typical value about $1.16M (Zillow), as of late summer 2026.
- Typical value about $1.16M (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 Lavallette: Ask Monica for current details.
Lifestyle
Life in Lavallette: A quiet barrier-island beach town with bay and ocean, a low-key boardwalk and bayfront sunsets.
Beach and water
Beach and water in Lavallette: Ocean beach and a low-key boardwalk, with bayfront sunsets on the other side.
Commute
Getting to NYC from Lavallette: No rail station.
Drive to Point Pleasant, Bay Head or Aberdeen-Matawan, or take a bus via the Garden State Parkway.
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 Lavallette: Highly seasonal, with a strong second-home market.
Rentals
Renting out a home in Lavallette: Weekly rentals are common in the summer.
Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
Flood note
Lavallette is a barrier-island town between the bay and the ocean.
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.
Lavallette FAQ
Does Lavallette have a train to NYC?
No rail station. Drive to Point Pleasant, Bay Head or Aberdeen-Matawan, or take a bus via the Garden State Parkway. 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 Lavallette?
Typical value about $1.16M (Zillow). These are ranges from public portals, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.
Is Lavallette busy year-round?
Highly seasonal, with a strong second-home market.
Can I rent out a home in Lavallette?
Weekly rentals are common in the summer. Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
Is Lavallette in a flood zone?
Lavallette is a barrier-island town between the bay and the ocean. Check FEMA flood maps and flood insurance costs. New Jersey has required a seller flood disclosure since 2023.
Nearby towns
Close to Lavallette: Seaside Heights and Seaside Park, Toms River (mainland and Ortley Beach), Bay Head.
Talk to Monica about Lavallette
Call or text (908) 433-9305, or take the quiz to see how Lavallette fits the way you want to live.
