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West Long Branch, NJ
West Long Branch · NJ 07764
Updated October 29, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$684K
Median Price
48/100
Walk Score
7.5/10
Schools
81 min
to Midtown Manhattan, NY
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
75/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
35/100
DWalkability
48/100
WYLT Score55/100
Our Take
West Long Branch offers a solid suburban feel with decent schools, a beach vibe, and a reasonable commute to NYC, but it’s car‑dependent with limited dining options and higher living costs for coastal living.
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The Good
- ✓Highly rated public schools with many high‑school options nearby
- ✓Low flood risk in a coastal environment
- ✓Strong median household income indicating economic stability
- ✓Shorter commute to Long Branch and other nearby towns
Real Talk
- !Car‑dependent: walk score only 47 and minimal public transit
- !Limited dining and nightlife options inside the borough
- !Higher cost of living due to coastal property taxes and insurance
- !Potential for property maintenance issues in older homes
- $Elevated homeowners insurance for a coastal area
- $Property taxes higher than inland suburbs
- $Possible HOA fees if living in a managed community
Best For
Families looking for good schoolsCommuters to NYC willing to driveRetirees seeking a quiet beachside townHomebuyers interested in coastal property without flood risk
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
West Long Branch, 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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