Asbury Park Ranked Among Best Places to Live in NJ for 2026 (Only Jersey Shore Town on List)

One Jersey Shore town was just ranked among the top ten places in New Jersey to call home, and between you and me, it's a place where, if I could afford to live there, I too would want to plant roots there.

That being said, Travel and Leisure's list of top ten places in New Jersey to live included a lot of great towns to call home.

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What Are Some Of NJ's Best Places to Live In 2026?

Places like Morristown, Montvale, Fair Lawn, Hamilton, Jersey City, and Woodland Park all made the list. But there was only one Shore town that made the list of top ten places to live for 2026.

And odds are, you've visited this place at least once in your life, and if you live in Monmouth County, odds are you visit here frequently in the summer.

Asbury Park, NJ, Is The Only Shore Town That Made The Best Places To Live List

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According to Travel and Leisure, Asbury Park was ranked as the best Shore Town to live in for 2026, but why?

The biggest draw to living in Asbury Park is the music scene and the local art scene. Asbury is just a fun place to hang out at, plus the boardwalk is a ton of fun to hang out on during the summer.

There Are Some Drawbacks To Living In Asbury Park, NJ

But there are drawbacks to living in Asbury Park, and it's mainly the price tag.

The average home price is in the area of $662,000, and your property tax bill is in the area of $11,000 a year. For most people, that makes living in Asbury Park impossible.

Asbury Park, NJ, Is Still A Great Place For A Day Trip

That being said, Asbury is still an iconic town at the Jersey Shore, and if you have the opportunity to spend some time there, whether it's permanently or as just a day trip, odds are you'll fall in love with the town.