Ocean GroveNew Jersey
Ocean Grove is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) that is part of Neptune Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It had a population of 3,057 at the 2020 census, down from 3,342 in 2010.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove, NJ is a small unincorporated community located in eastern New Jersey.
Officially, Ocean Grove is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.37 square miles.
What Makes Ocean Grove Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in eastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ocean Grove
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Art 629 · Art gallery
- Historical Society of Ocean Grove · Museum
- Parlor Art Gallery · Art gallery
- Exhibit No. 9 · Art gallery
- The Collective Art Tank · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ocean Grove
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ocean Grove
- Midtown Community Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.