Ocean City, NJ metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Ocean City, NJ metro area’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 City, NJ metro area in its market cycle?
Ocean City, NJ metro area is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Ocean City, NJ metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $744K | ▲ +2.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 68 days | ▲ +28.3% |
| Months of Supply | 4.2 | ▲ +10.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 945 | ▼ -7.6% |
| Homes Sold | 226 | ▼ -16.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $617 | ▲ +3.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% | ▲ +0.9% |
How has Ocean City, NJ metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ocean City, NJ metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Ocean City, NJ metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 38 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Ocean City, NJ metro area?
The median sale price in Ocean City, NJ metro area is $744K, having risen 2.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Ocean City, NJ metro area?
Ocean City, NJ metro area scores 14 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Ocean City, NJ metro area's Alpha Score?
Ocean City, NJ metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (56/100) and its weakest is Affordability (14/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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