Active Listings
273
— vs 273 last year
OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226
Real Estate Market Report · Cape May County
Balanced Market
January 2026 · Source: Realtor.com
Market Overview
Pending
77
28% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,350,000
⇧ 3.9% vs $1,299,450 last year
Average Price
$2,001,759
⇧ 23.2% vs $1,624,585 last year
Days on Market
73
⇩ 9.9% vs 81 days last year
Market Context
Population: 11,260 · Density: 643.8/mi² · Median household income: $98,576
Typical home value: $659,540 · Homeownership: 72.1%
Market Analysis
Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The OCEAN CITY, NJ real estate market (08226) currently shows 273 active listings, with 77 pending sales. Homes are averaging 73 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 73 days on market compared to 81 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 3.9% year-over-year, from $1,299,450 to $1,350,000.
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Market Trends
Inventory & Days on Market
Year over Year
- Days on market: 73 now vs 81 last year
Median & Average Pricing
Year over Year
- Median: $1,350,000 (+3.9% YoY)
- Average: $2,001,759 (+23.2% YoY)
12-Month Price Trend
Median & Average
- Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months
12-Month Inventory Trend
Active & Pending
- Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months
Historical Trend Charts
Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Nearby Real Estate Markets
Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets
within 15.6 miles —
992 listings
($1,360,987,774 combined market value)
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08226 | Ocean City, NJ 08226 | 0.0 mi | 273 | $546,480,207 | $1,350,000 | $2,001,759 |
| 08244 | Somers Point, NJ 08244 | 3.2 mi | 70 | $46,478,670 | $588,899 | $663,981 |
| 08221 | Linwood, NJ 08221 | 5.3 mi | 52 | $37,330,800 | $774,000 | $717,900 |
| 08402 | Margate City, NJ 08402 | 6.7 mi | 95 | $175,396,315 | $1,495,000 | $1,846,277 |
| 08225 | Northfield, NJ 08225 | 7.3 mi | 28 | $13,561,128 | $449,000 | $484,326 |
| 08234 | Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 | 8.3 mi | 165 | $79,733,775 | $467,000 | $483,235 |
| 08243 | Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 | 9.5 mi | 62 | $117,712,084 | $1,674,000 | $1,898,582 |
| 08270 | Woodbine, NJ 08270 | 11.1 mi | 20 | $13,531,720 | $459,500 | $676,586 |
| 08404 | Atlantic City, NJ 08404 | 11.5 mi | 1 | $240,000 | $240,000 | $240,000 |
| 08245 | South Dennis, NJ 08245 | 13.2 mi | 1 | $305,000 | $305,000 | $305,000 |
| 08202 | Avalon, NJ 08202 | 14.2 mi | 61 | $212,464,403 | $3,399,000 | $3,483,023 |
| 08203 | Brigantine, NJ 08203 | 15.5 mi | 92 | $74,464,248 | $599,000 | $809,394 |
| 08210 | Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 | 15.6 mi | 72 | $43,289,424 | $550,000 | $601,242 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many homes are for sale in OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226?
As of January 2026, there are 273 active listings in OCEAN CITY, NJ (zip code 08226), compared to 273 the prior year.
What is the median home price in OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226?
The median listing price in OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226 is $1,350,000 as of January 2026, a 3.9% increase from $1,299,450 the prior year.
How long do homes stay on the market in OCEAN CITY, NJ?
Homes in OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226 spend an average of 73 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 81 days the prior year.
Is it a seller's or buyer's market in OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226?
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year. Homes are selling faster, averaging 73 days on market compared to 81 days last year.
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