Monmouth County, NJ Housing Market Brief
county · NJ · as of May 2026
What is Monmouth 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 Monmouth County, NJ in its market cycle?
Monmouth County, NJ is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Monmouth County, NJ housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $727K | ▲ +3.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 19 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 2.5 | ▲ +13.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,463 | ▼ -6% |
| Homes Sold | 592 | ▼ -15.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $396 | ▲ +2.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.5% | ▲ +0.1% |
How has Monmouth County, NJ’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monmouth County, NJ a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Monmouth County, NJ is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Monmouth County, NJ?
The median sale price in Monmouth County, NJ is $727K, having risen 3.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Monmouth County, NJ?
Monmouth County, NJ scores 9 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Monmouth County, NJ's Alpha Score?
Monmouth County, NJ's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (74/100) and its weakest is Affordability (9/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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