The Town FilesOceanville, New Jersey
Community in Atlantic County · population 793 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $253,100
- Household income
- $168,190
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 56.3
Oceanville is a community of 793 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $253,100, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks quieter than 97% of New Jersey towns, more seaside character than 89% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 85% of New Jersey towns.
- #3 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in New Jersey
- #3 in The 25 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in New Jersey
- #7 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in America
- #7 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Places in America
- #11 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New Jersey With Mild Winters
- #13 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New Jersey
How Oceanville ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Oceanville is worth $253,100, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $168,190, which is more affordable than 100% of New Jersey towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oceanville | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $253,100 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $168,190 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Oceanville
| People | Oceanville | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.6% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 10.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 18.9 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.7% | 94.6% |
Weather in Oceanville
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.4 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oceanville since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 4, 1970 about 7.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 9, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 14, 2004.
Severe weather in Atlantic County since 1996
Atlantic County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Atlantic County
Atlantic County had 125,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,219 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in Oceanville itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Towns near Oceanville
- Galloway, NJ1.3 mi · 37,813 people · home $298,900
- Smithville, NJ1.6 mi · 9,754 people · home $279,200
- Absecon Highlands, NJ2.9 mi · 1,414 people · home $334,400
- Port Republic, NJ3.9 mi · 1,101 people · home $462,100
- Absecon, NJ4.6 mi · 9,137 people · home $286,300
- Stockton University, NJ5.1 mi · 2,428 people · home —
- Pomona, NJ5.3 mi · 7,416 people · home $279,000
- Brigantine, NJ6.2 mi · 7,716 people · home $524,800
Oceanville questions
Is Oceanville, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oceanville scores better for retirees than 69% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 97%. 27.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.3).
How much does a house cost in Oceanville?
The median owner-occupied home in Oceanville is valued at $253,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $168,190, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Oceanville?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 17.4 inches of snow.
Does Oceanville get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oceanville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 4, 1970. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)