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Atlantic County vs Cape May County

Real Estate Market Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAtlantic CountyCape May CountyBetter For
Median Price$407K✓$924KAffordability
YoY Price Change-0.6%✓+8.8%Buyers (cooling)
Active Listings1,161✓888More Options
Days on Market53 days57 days✓Negotiation
ZIP Codes79✓Variety

24-Month Price Trends

Atlantic County

$388K$400K$411K$423K$434KMay '24Sep '24Jan '25May '25Sep '25Jan '26Apr '26
Median List Price
Latest: $407K

Cape May County

$780K$826K$872K$918K$964KMay '24Sep '24Jan '25May '25Sep '25Jan '26Apr '26
Median List Price
Latest: $924K

Which County Should You Choose?

Atlantic County

  • ✓$517K lower median price
  • ✓273 more active listings
  • ✓Prices cooling faster (better for buyers)
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Cape May County

  • ✓More time to negotiate (57 days avg)
  • ✓More coastal communities (9 ZIP codes)
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