NJShore Guide

Monmouth County vs Ocean County

Real Estate Market Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricMonmouth CountyOcean CountyBetter For
Median Price$825K$518KAffordability
YoY Price Change-1.4%-5.3%Buyers (cooling)
Active Listings9941,842More Options
Days on Market62 days63 daysNegotiation
ZIP Codes1711Variety

24-Month Price Trends

Monmouth County

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

Ocean County

$514K$536K$559K$581K$604KFeb '24Jun '24Oct '24Feb '25Jun '25Oct '25Jan '26
Median List Price
Latest: $518K

Which County Should You Choose?

Monmouth County

  • More coastal communities (17 ZIP codes)
  • 17 shore towns to explore
View all Monmouth County listings →

Ocean County

  • $307K lower median price
  • 848 more active listings
  • More time to negotiate (63 days avg)
  • Prices cooling faster (better for buyers)
View all Ocean County listings →

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