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Cape May County vs Monmouth County

Real Estate Market Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCape May CountyMonmouth CountyBetter For
Median Price$800K$825KAffordability
YoY Price Change-7.2%-1.4%Buyers (cooling)
Active Listings715994More Options
Days on Market88 days62 daysNegotiation
ZIP Codes917Variety

24-Month Price Trends

Cape May County

$780K$826K$872K$918K$964KFeb '24Jun '24Oct '24Feb '25Jun '25Oct '25Jan '26
Median List Price
Latest: $800K

Monmouth County

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

Which County Should You Choose?

Cape May County

  • $25K lower median price
  • More time to negotiate (88 days avg)
  • Prices cooling faster (better for buyers)
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Monmouth County

  • 279 more active listings
  • More coastal communities (17 ZIP codes)
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