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Monmouth County vs Cape May County

Real Estate Market Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMonmouth CountyCape May CountyBetter For
Median Price$814K✓$924KAffordability
YoY Price Change-4.8%✓+8.8%Buyers (cooling)
Active Listings1,306✓888More Options
Days on Market33 days57 days✓Negotiation
ZIP Codes17✓9Variety

24-Month Price Trends

Monmouth County

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

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?

Monmouth County

  • ✓$111K lower median price
  • ✓418 more active listings
  • ✓Prices cooling faster (better for buyers)
  • ✓More coastal communities (17 ZIP codes)
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Cape May County

  • ✓More time to negotiate (57 days avg)
  • ✓9 shore towns to explore
View all Cape May County listings →

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