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Atlantic County vs Monmouth County

Real Estate Market Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricAtlantic CountyMonmouth CountyBetter For
Median Price$410K$825KAffordability
YoY Price Change+2.5%-1.4%Buyers (cooling)
Active Listings1,022994More Options
Days on Market71 days62 daysNegotiation
ZIP Codes717Variety

24-Month Price Trends

Atlantic County

$381K$394K$408K$421K$435KFeb '24Jun '24Oct '24Feb '25Jun '25Oct '25Jan '26
Median List Price
Latest: $410K

Monmouth County

$796K$813K$829K$846K$862KFeb '24Jun '24Oct '24Feb '25Jun '25Oct '25Jan '26
Median List Price
Latest: $825K

Which County Should You Choose?

Atlantic County

  • $415K lower median price
  • 28 more active listings
  • More time to negotiate (71 days avg)
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Monmouth County

  • Prices cooling faster (better for buyers)
  • More coastal communities (17 ZIP codes)
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