Spring Lake
Strict zoning and a deep community commitment to historic preservation keep the housing stock refined and low-density.
Known as the "Jewel of the Jersey Shore," Spring Lake is a rare 1.7-square-mile enclave of Victorian-era grace and exclusivity, home to just under 2,800 residents and some of the most coveted real estate on the entire Jersey Shore. Its tree-lined streets are a showcase of architectural pedigree, from grand shingle-style Victorians with wraparound porches to a new wave of high-end new construction that honors the town's classic character; think weathered cedar-shake siding, cedar shake roofs, and gracious shore colonials with gambrel rooflines designed to feel as timeless as the homes that surround them. Strict zoning and a deep community commitment to historic preservation keep the housing stock refined and low-density, which is exactly why inventory here is so tightly held and so highly sought after.
Spring Lake's crown jewel is its waterfront: two miles of pristine, uncrowded beach paired with the longest non-commercial boardwalk in New Jersey, free of amusements, vendors, or neon, just open ocean views, quiet promenades, and the kind of unspoiled shoreline many consider the best in the state. At its center, the spring-fed lake and surrounding Divine Park offer a picturesque, walkable heart to town, just steps from the boutiques, galleries, and fine dining along Third Avenue. Families are drawn to H.W. Mountz School and St. Catharine School locally, with Manasquan High School serving the community's older students, while the historic Community House Theatre and a full calendar of seasonal events. From the famed Spring Lake Five-Mile Run to holiday house tours and summer concerts on the boardwalk round out a lifestyle that blends old-money elegance with genuine small-town warmth.
8,205 people live in Spring Lake, where the median age is 55 and the average individual income is $83,685. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Spring Lake, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Deena's, Ocean Crossfit, and Gordon's Surf Shop.
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| Shopping | 4.32 miles | 11 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.07 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.38 miles | 8 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.14 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.87 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.69 miles | 45 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.01 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.54 miles | 14 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.18 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.97 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Spring Lake has 4,034 households, with an average household size of 2.02. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Spring Lake do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,205 people call Spring Lake home. The population density is 2,908 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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830 MORRIS TPKE STE 487 SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078
830 MORRIS TPKE STE 487 SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078
