Long Branch is an oceanfront city in Monmouth County with Pier Village, a boardwalk and frequent NJ Transit trains. Zillow puts the typical value about $849K, with a very wide range from about $300K starter condos to $4M+ oceanfront units. It is mostly year-round.
Last updated: October 2026
At a glance
Long Branch (Pier Village, West End, Elberon) is a Monmouth County shore town known for every price point, beach plus commute and condo living.
Price tier: $$$
Home prices
Homes in Long Branch: typical value about $849K (Zillow), as of late summer 2026.
- Typical value about $849K (Zillow)
- Very wide range, from about $300K starter condos to $4M+ oceanfront units (NJ Shore Realtors)
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 Long Branch: Everything from starter condos to oceanfront units and single-family homes.
Ask Monica for current details on each section.
Lifestyle
Life in Long Branch: Pier Village oceanfront dining and shops, a boardwalk, Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park and West End restaurants.
Monmouth University is next door.
Beach and water
Beach and water in Long Branch: Ocean beaches, a boardwalk and Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park.
Commute
Getting to NYC from Long Branch: Long Branch is the end of the NJCL electric section, with frequent trains.
Elberon also has a station.
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 Long Branch: Mostly year-round, with a seasonal oceanfront condo segment.
Rentals
Renting out a home in Long Branch: 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
Oceanfront parts of Long Branch are near 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.
Long Branch FAQ
Does Long Branch have a train to NYC?
Long Branch is the end of the NJCL electric section, with frequent trains. Elberon also has a station. 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 Long Branch?
Typical value about $849K (Zillow). Very wide range, from about $300K starter condos to $4M+ oceanfront units (NJ Shore Realtors). These are ranges from public portals, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.
Is Long Branch busy year-round?
Mostly year-round, with a seasonal oceanfront condo segment.
Can I rent out a home in Long Branch?
Ask Monica for current details. Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
Is Long Branch in a flood zone?
Oceanfront parts of Long Branch are near the water. Check FEMA flood maps and flood insurance costs. New Jersey has required a seller flood disclosure since 2023.
Nearby towns
Close to Long Branch: Deal, Allenhurst, Interlaken and Loch Arbour, Asbury Park, Red Bank, Sea Bright.
Talk to Monica about Long Branch
Call or text (908) 433-9305, or take the quiz to see how Long Branch fits the way you want to live.
