Ocean County, NJ home prices

Ocean County, NJ: the typical home is worth $547,747 as of 2026-05, up +4.5% over the past year and +291.0% since 2000. Listings run about $312/sq ft…

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

1975: $33,541 → 2026: $547,747 (16.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $547,747, homes in Ocean County sit 7% below the New Jersey median ($587,181) and 134% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #12 of 21 New Jersey counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 44 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.4× 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 ~23% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$2,704/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,726/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Burlington County, NJ ($423,598) · Monmouth County, NJ ($780,588) · Atlantic County, NJ ($384,208) · Mercer County, NJ ($446,376) · Camden County, NJ ($357,651) · Middlesex County, NJ ($587,181)