Monmouth County, NJ home prices

Monmouth County, NJ: the typical home is worth $780,588 as of 2026-05, up +3.9% over the past year and +282.6% since 2000. Listings run about $406/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $40,726 → 2026: $780,588 (19.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $780,588, homes in Monmouth County sit 33% above the New Jersey median ($587,181) and 234% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #3 of 21 New Jersey counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 38 days on the market, with 10% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.6× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~50% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$3,853/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,888/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Middlesex County, NJ ($587,181) · Richmond County, NY ($727,917) · Kings County, NY ($948,173) · Union County, NJ ($633,082) · Mercer County, NJ ($446,376) · Ocean County, NJ ($547,747)