Ocean County, NJ Housing Market Brief
county · NJ · as of May 2026
What is Ocean County, NJ’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Ocean County, NJ in its market cycle?
Ocean County, NJ is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Ocean County, NJ housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $515K | ▲ +6.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 28 days | ▲ +3.7% |
| Months of Supply | 3.3 | ▲ +17.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,517 | ▲ +2.3% |
| Homes Sold | 764 | ▼ -13.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $310 | ▲ +3.9% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% | 0% |
How has Ocean County, NJ’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ocean County, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Ocean County, NJ is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Ocean County, NJ?
The median sale price in Ocean County, NJ is $515K, having risen 6.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Ocean County, NJ?
Ocean County, NJ scores 12 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Ocean County, NJ's Alpha Score?
Ocean County, NJ's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (65/100) and its weakest is Affordability (12/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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