Ocean City, NJ Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Ocean City, NJ is showing healthy, moderate growth.

  • Steady price growth of 4.6% year-over-year — a balanced market.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 29.0 — renting may be more affordable in the near term.

Median Home Value

$767,036

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+4.6%

Price change

5-Year Change

+51.3%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$2,202/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

760

For sale

State Avg

$558,900

New Jersey

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Ocean City, NJ vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$2,202/mo

Rent YoY Change

+14.1%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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