Seaside Heights has the classic Jersey Shore boardwalk and Casino Pier, while Seaside Park next door is quieter and residential, with Island Beach State Park just south. Zillow puts Seaside Heights' typical value about $729K. It is very seasonal, with the highest weekly-rental demand at the lowest beach entry prices.
Last updated: October 2026
At a glance
Seaside Heights and Seaside Park is an Ocean County shore town known for boardwalk, summer nightlife, rental income and entry-price beach.
Price tier: $$
Quiet is 1 in Seaside Heights and 4 in Seaside Park.
Home prices
Homes in Seaside Heights and Seaside Park: seaside Heights typical value about $729K (Zillow), as of late summer 2026.
- Seaside Heights typical value about $729K (Zillow)
- 12-month median sale about $780K (Homes.com)
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 Seaside Heights and Seaside Park: Ask Monica for current details.
Lifestyle
Life in Seaside Heights and Seaside Park: Seaside Heights has the classic boardwalk, Casino Pier amusements, bars and clubs, and summer crowds.
Seaside Park next door is quieter and residential, with Island Beach State Park just south.
Beach and water
Beach and water in Seaside Heights and Seaside Park: A classic boardwalk beach in Seaside Heights, and Island Beach State Park just south of Seaside Park.
Commute
Getting to NYC from Seaside Heights and Seaside Park: No rail station.
Drive to Point Pleasant, Bay Head or Aberdeen-Matawan, or take NJ Transit or Academy buses 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 Seaside Heights and Seaside Park: Very seasonal.
Rentals
Renting out a home in Seaside Heights and Seaside Park: The highest weekly-rental demand at the lowest beach entry prices.
Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
Flood note
Both towns are on the barrier island.
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.
Seaside Heights and Seaside Park FAQ
Does Seaside Heights and Seaside Park have a train to NYC?
No rail station. Drive to Point Pleasant, Bay Head or Aberdeen-Matawan, or take NJ Transit or Academy buses 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 Seaside Heights and Seaside Park?
Seaside Heights typical value about $729K (Zillow). 12-month median sale about $780K (Homes.com). These are ranges from public portals, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.
Is Seaside Heights and Seaside Park busy year-round?
Very seasonal.
Can I rent out a home in Seaside Heights and Seaside Park?
The highest weekly-rental demand at the lowest beach entry prices. Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
Is Seaside Heights and Seaside Park in a flood zone?
Both towns are on the barrier island. Check FEMA flood maps and flood insurance costs. New Jersey has required a seller flood disclosure since 2023.
Nearby towns
Close to Seaside Heights and Seaside Park: Lavallette, Toms River (mainland and Ortley Beach), Brick (mainland and barrier island).
Talk to Monica about Seaside Heights and Seaside Park
Call or text (908) 433-9305, or take the quiz to see how Seaside Heights and Seaside Park fits the way you want to live.
