Spring Lake is a quiet, upscale Monmouth County beach town with a non-commercial boardwalk and some of the cleanest beaches on the shore. Prices are high and swing a lot because there are few sales. It has an NJ Transit station and little to no nightlife.
Last updated: October 2026
At a glance
Spring Lake is a Monmouth County shore town known for luxury, tranquil, beach-first and year-round and second-home mix.
Price tier: $$$$
Home prices
Homes in Spring Lake: 3-month median about $3.5M (Redfin), as of late summer 2026.
- 3-month median about $3.5M (Redfin)
- Median list price about $1.4M (Homes.com)
- Very high and volatile because there are few sales (Redfin and 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 Spring Lake: Ask Monica for current details.
Lifestyle
Life in Spring Lake: A non-commercial boardwalk, some of the cleanest beaches on the shore, a quiet downtown and an upscale, low-key feel, with little to no nightlife.
Beach and water
Beach and water in Spring Lake: Some of the cleanest beaches on the shore, with a non-commercial boardwalk.
Commute
Getting to NYC from Spring Lake: Spring Lake has an NJCL 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 Spring Lake: A mix of year-round and second homes.
Rentals
Renting out a home in Spring Lake: 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
Spring Lake is an oceanfront town.
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.
Spring Lake FAQ
Does Spring Lake have a train to NYC?
Spring Lake has an NJCL 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 Spring Lake?
3-month median about $3.5M (Redfin). Median list price about $1.4M (Homes.com). Very high and volatile because there are few sales (Redfin and Homes.com). These are ranges from public portals, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.
Is Spring Lake busy year-round?
A mix of year-round and second homes.
Can I rent out a home in Spring Lake?
Ask Monica for current details. Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.
Is Spring Lake in a flood zone?
Spring Lake is an oceanfront town. Check FEMA flood maps and flood insurance costs. New Jersey has required a seller flood disclosure since 2023.
Nearby towns
Close to Spring Lake: Sea Girt, Belmar, Manasquan.
Talk to Monica about Spring Lake
Call or text (908) 433-9305, or take the quiz to see how Spring Lake fits the way you want to live.
