NJ Market Dashboard
Ocean County
Last updated: May 2026
Median Sale Price
$517K
Days on Market
28 days
Active Listings
3,800
Sale vs. Ask Price
99.5%
Median Sale Price Trend
12-month rolling median — Ocean County
Days on Market
Green = below average (faster sales)
Inventory Levels
Active vs. new listings — monthly
Price Per Sqft by City
Ranked highest to lowest — May 2026
Sale vs. Ask Price
Above 100% = homes sold for more than asking price
Market Health Score
Composite of price momentum, inventory tightness, and demand strength
Zillow 12-Month Forecast
Projected home value change · Zillow Research
+1.1%
Modest growth expected. The market is stabilizing — a reasonable window for both buyers and sellers.
Price Per Sqft by City
Ranked by price per square foot. County average: $311/sqft. Click column headers to re-sort.
| City↕ | Price / Sqft↓ | vs. County Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Seaside Heights | $587 | +88.7% |
| Point Pleasant | $466 | +49.8% |
| Lakewood | $319 | +2.6% |
| Toms River | $297 | -4.5% |
| Barnegat | $223 | -28.3% |
What This Means For You
Data-driven takeaways for buyers, sellers, and investors in Ocean County right now.
For Buyers
Balanced- →Conditions are balanced — neither buyers nor sellers hold a strong advantage. Fair pricing and solid preparation win deals.
- →Days on market are up 3.7% year-over-year, meaning homes are sitting longer. Use this time to get thorough inspections done before making offers.
- →Homes are selling slightly below asking (99.5%), so there's room to negotiate — especially on homes with longer days on market.
For Sellers
Balanced- →Median prices are up 6.8% year-over-year. The market is rewarding sellers who price with the trend, not against it.
- →Strong demand means a well-prepared home can generate multiple offers. Don't leave money on the table — prep properly and list at the right time.
- →Spring (March–May) typically brings peak buyer traffic in this county. List prepared, not rushed.
For Investors
Opportunity- →With prices up 6.8% year-over-year, Ocean County continues to build equity for existing owners. Entry-level and value-add properties offer the best basis.
- →Relative affordability (score: 55/100) compared to neighboring counties makes this an attractive target for both buy-and-hold and fix-and-flip strategies.
- →DOM of 28 days means motivated sellers are out there. Off-market outreach and patient deal sourcing can yield below-market acquisitions.
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