Point Pleasant Beach is an Ocean County boardwalk town with Jenkinson's Boardwalk, an aquarium, seafood restaurants and a fishing fleet. Zillow puts the typical home value about $1.13M. It is strongly seasonal near the boardwalk and has an NJ Transit station.
Last updated: October 2026
At a glance
Point Pleasant Beach is an Ocean County shore town known for boardwalk fun, fishing, rental income and seasonal.
Price tier: $$$
Home prices
Homes in Point Pleasant Beach: typical value about $1.13M (Zillow), as of late summer 2026.
- Typical value about $1.13M (Zillow)
- 3-month median about $1.2M (Redfin)
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 Point Pleasant Beach: Ask Monica for current details.
Lifestyle
Life in Point Pleasant Beach: Jenkinson's Boardwalk, an aquarium and amusements, seafood restaurants, a fishing fleet and marinas, and summer bars.
Beach and water
Beach and water in Point Pleasant Beach: A boardwalk beach with amusements, plus marinas and a fishing fleet.
Commute
Getting to NYC from Point Pleasant Beach: Point Pleasant Beach has an NJCL diesel 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 Point Pleasant Beach: Strongly seasonal near the boardwalk, with year-round neighborhoods west of Route 35.
Rentals
Renting out a home in Point Pleasant Beach: Strong seasonal rental demand near the boardwalk.
Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
Flood note
Point Pleasant Beach is an oceanfront town with marinas.
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.
Point Pleasant Beach FAQ
Does Point Pleasant Beach have a train to NYC?
Point Pleasant Beach has an NJCL diesel 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 Point Pleasant Beach?
Typical value about $1.13M (Zillow). 3-month median about $1.2M (Redfin). These are ranges from public portals, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.
Is Point Pleasant Beach busy year-round?
Strongly seasonal near the boardwalk, with year-round neighborhoods west of Route 35.
Can I rent out a home in Point Pleasant Beach?
Strong seasonal rental demand near the boardwalk. Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
Is Point Pleasant Beach in a flood zone?
Point Pleasant Beach is an oceanfront town with marinas. Check FEMA flood maps and flood insurance costs. New Jersey has required a seller flood disclosure since 2023.
Nearby towns
Close to Point Pleasant Beach: Point Pleasant Borough, Bay Head, Manasquan.
Talk to Monica about Point Pleasant Beach
Call or text (908) 433-9305, or take the quiz to see how Point Pleasant Beach fits the way you want to live.
