Long Branch is a classic Jersey Shore resort town in the midst of a remarkable renaissance, blending its 19th-century roots as a presidential summer destination with a wave of new development that's redefining its waterfront. At the center of it all is Pier Village, an oceanfront mixed-use community of boutique shops, luxury apartments, and hotels along a rebuilt boardwalk, and the momentum keeps building: the city recently broke ground on a new $12.4 million, 550-foot oceanfront pier at Laird Street, restoring an iconic landmark lost to fire in 1987 and set to become the state's first fully accessible fishing and pedestrian pier. Paired with new luxury residential construction along the beachfront, Long Branch continues to attract buyers looking for a shore town on the rise, with strong long-term upside as its skyline and streetscape keep evolving.
The dining and entertainment scene here has become one of the best on the Jersey Shore, anchored by Pier Village favorites like the oceanfront McLoone's Pier House, Italian mainstay Sirena Ristorante, and the upscale Avenue, alongside newer additions like Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls and late-night lounge LANA with its live entertainment. Beyond the boardwalk, Long Branch offers year-round energy with its accessible public beach, Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, and a lively nightlife scene stretching from Pier Village to Broadway and the West End. With major new investment transforming its waterfront and a dining and entertainment lineup that keeps expanding, Long Branch offers buyers a rare opportunity to get in early on one of the most exciting growth stories at the Jersey Shore.
32,330 people live in Long Branch, where the median age is 35.4 and the average individual income is $41,572. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Long Branch, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Kelly's Bakery, Angelo's Italian Market, and Nino's Bakery.
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| Dining | 0.76 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 3.21 miles | 42 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.22 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$$ | 2.6 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.51 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.22 miles | 45 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.7 miles | 6 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.27 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.71 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.65 miles | 7 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.74 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.76 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.46 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Long Branch has 13,105 households, with an average household size of 2.45. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Long Branch do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 32,330 people call Long Branch home. The population density is 6,127 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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