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Ocean County Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, Ocean County saw 9,740 residential properties sold. As of June 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $479,000, with a median AVM value of $579,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 9,728 involuntary liens on 7,373 properties, 728 in pre-foreclosure, and 205,163 properties with more than 50% equity in Ocean County. The market also includes 85,234 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
252,635
Total Home Sales
9,660 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$479,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
24.49%
Current Pre-foreclosures
728
% of Properties in Distress
0.29%
Total Involuntary Liens
9,728
% of High Equity Homes
81.21%
Markets Nearby Ocean County
The cities and zip codes below highlight the highest-value real estate markets within Ocean County, ranked by median home sale prices. Top areas include Mantoloking ($2,709,500), Harvey Cedars ($2,412,500), 08738 ($2,708,000), and 08008 ($1,841,000), which have commanded the highest median prices in the local housing market over the past 12 months. These areas represent the most valuable residential properties in the county. Search nearby counties to discover their top markets.