Real-Time Market Report

Ocean County, NJ

Single-Family Homes

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Ocean County, NJ

Mon Sep 21 2026
This week the median list price for Ocean County, NJ is $539,900 with the market action index hovering around 37. This is less than last month's market action index of 38. Inventory has held steady at or around 2,435. Click here to stay informed with the Ocean County market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Slight Seller's Advantage

Market Narrative

The market has started cooling and prices have been flat for several weeks. Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

Ocean County, NJ

Mon Sep 21 2026
This week the median list price for Ocean County, NJ is $539,900 with the market action index hovering around 37. This is less than last month's market action index of 38. Inventory has held steady at or around 2,435. Click here to stay informed with the Ocean County market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Slight Seller's Advantage

Market Narrative

The market has started cooling and prices have been flat for several weeks. Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.

Real-Time Market Profile

Never miss important changes in the Ocean County market.
Median List Price $539,900
Median Price of New Listings $504,949
Per Square Foot $308
Average Days on Market 84
Median Days on Market 56
Price Decreased 38%
Price Increased 1%
Relisted 10%
Inventory 2,435
Median Rent
Market Action 37
Slight Seller's Advantage

The market appears to be hovering around this plateau. This week prices eased down a bit. The Market Action Index is a good leading indicator for the durability of this shift.

Market Segments

Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.

Median Price Sq. Ft. Lot Size Beds Bath Age New Absorbed DOM
$1,300,000 2,748 6,500 - 8,000 sqft 4 3 27 48 61 63
$649,900 2,000 8,000 - 10,000 sqft 3 2 40 52 64 49
$425,000 1,440 6,500 - 8,000 sqft 2 2 43 68 79 49
$224,499 1,124 0 - 4,500 sqft 2 1 49 56 48 63