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Monmouth County vs Atlantic County

Real Estate Market Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMonmouth CountyAtlantic CountyBetter For
Median Price$814K$407KAffordability
YoY Price Change-4.8%-0.6%Buyers (cooling)
Active Listings1,3061,161More Options
Days on Market33 days53 daysNegotiation
ZIP Codes177Variety

24-Month Price Trends

Monmouth County

$796K$813K$829K$846K$862KMay '24Sep '24Jan '25May '25Sep '25Jan '26Apr '26
Median List Price
Latest: $814K

Atlantic County

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

Which County Should You Choose?

Monmouth County

  • 145 more active listings
  • Prices cooling faster (better for buyers)
  • More coastal communities (17 ZIP codes)
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Atlantic County

  • $406K lower median price
  • More time to negotiate (53 days avg)
View all Atlantic County listings →

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