NJ Market Dashboard
Ocean County
Last updated: April 2026
Median Sale Price
$467K
Days on Market
34 days
Active Listings
3,554
Sale vs. Ask Price
98.72%
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 — Apr 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: $294/sqft. Click column headers to re-sort.
| City↕ | Price / Sqft↓ | vs. County Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Seaside Heights | $587 | +99.7% |
| Point Pleasant | $466 | +58.5% |
| Lakewood | $319 | +8.5% |
| Toms River | $297 | +1.0% |
| Barnegat | $223 | -24.1% |
What This Means For You
Data-driven takeaways for buyers, sellers, and investors in Ocean County right now.
For Buyers
Favorable- →With a market health score of 32/100, this is a buyer's market — you have negotiating power that wasn't available in 2021–2023.
- →Days on market are up 17.2% 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 (98.72%), so there's room to negotiate — especially on homes with longer days on market.
For Sellers
Price Carefully- →Median prices are up 1.6% year-over-year. The market is rewarding sellers who price with the trend, not against it.
- →In a buyer's market, presentation is non-negotiable. Declutter, stage the main living areas, and address any obvious deferred maintenance before listing.
- →Spring (March–May) typically brings peak buyer traffic in this county. List prepared, not rushed.
For Investors
Opportunity- →With prices up 1.6% 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: 62/100) compared to neighboring counties makes this an attractive target for both buy-and-hold and fix-and-flip strategies.
- →DOM of 34 days means motivated sellers are out there. Off-market outreach and patient deal sourcing can yield below-market acquisitions.
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