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Brick, NJ
Brick · Ocean County · NJ 08723
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$359K
Median Price
18/100
Walk Score
7.5/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
75/100
CQuietness
60/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
18/100
WYLT Score64/100
Our Take
Brick offers decent school ratings and a comfortable median income but it’s a car‑centric, low‑walkability suburb with limited public transit. If you value quiet, family‑friendly streets over convenience, it could work, but consider the daily drive.
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The Good
- ✓Strong school ratings (average 7.5/10)
- ✓Median household income ($100k) exceeds median home price
- ✓Low flood risk (X zone)
- ✓Reasonable median rent ($1,531)
Real Talk
- !Walk score 18 means almost everything requires a car
- !Transit options are essentially nonexistent
- !Commute to Manhattan is unmeasured but likely long and expensive
- !Higher property taxes typical for the area can erode affordability
- $Property taxes can be high for New Jersey suburbs
- $Car insurance and maintenance costs due to heavy reliance on vehicles
- $Utility bills may rise with suburban infrastructure costs
Best For
FamiliesSuburban commutersSchool‑focused householdsModerate income earners
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Brick, NJ
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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