NJShore Guide

Ocean County vs Monmouth County

Real Estate Market Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricOcean CountyMonmouth CountyBetter For
Median Price$518K$825KAffordability
YoY Price Change-5.3%-1.4%Buyers (cooling)
Active Listings1,842994More Options
Days on Market63 days62 daysNegotiation
ZIP Codes1117Variety

24-Month Price Trends

Ocean County

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

Monmouth County

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

Which County Should You Choose?

Ocean County

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

  • More coastal communities (17 ZIP codes)
  • 17 shore towns to explore
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